Handicare PUMA 40 User manual

Puma 40
USER MANUAL (CANADA)
9006403C

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2011-01
English

Table of contents | 5
1 Introduction 8
1.1 This user manual 8
1.2 Symbols used in this manual 8
2 Safety 9
2.1 Temperature 9
2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 9
2.3 Moving parts 10
2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 11
3 General description 12
3.1 Main components 12
3.2 Congurations 12
3.3 The user 13
3.4 User environment 13
3.5 Adjustment options 14
4 Wheelchair settings 15
4.1 Seating system 15
4.2 Seat height 15
4.3 Centre of gravity setting 15
4.4 Controller height and depth 16
4.5 Control system programme 16
5 Use of the wheelchair 17
5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use 17
5.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 17
5.3 Driving the wheelchair 18
5.4 Obstacles 20
5.5 Adjustment options 20
5.6 Pushing the wheelchair 21
5.7 Transport of the wheelchair (without occupant) 21
5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car 22
5.9 Fastening the seat belt 24
5.10 Storage after use 24
6 Maintenance of the wheelchair 25
6.1 Maintenance plan 25
6.2 Batteries 25
6.3 Tyres 30
6.4 Cleaning the wheelchair 30
6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair 31
7 Troubleshooting 32
8 Technicalspecications 33
8.1 CE declaration and requirements 33
8.2 Technical information 33
8.3 Electric wiring diagram 35

6 | Table of contents
9 Warranty 36
9.1 Provisions of warranty 36
9.2 Liability provisions 37

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8 | Introduction
1 Introduction
Congratulations on choosing a Handicare
wheelchair. Handicare’s high-quality
mobility products are designed to enhance
independence and make your everyday life
easier.
1.1 This user manual
This user manual will help you to use and
maintain your wheelchair safely. This entire
user manual for this wheelchair consists of
three booklets:
• The general wheelchair user manual (this
booklet)
• The user manual for the seating system
• The user manual for the controller
When necessary this general user manual
refers to other manuals as shown below:
&Seating system: Refers to the user manual
for the seating system.
&Controller: Refers to the user manual
for the controller.
&Battery charger: Refers to the user manual
for the battery charger.
Read this entire user manual (all of the
booklets) carefully before using the product.
If one of the user manuals was not included
with your wheelchair, please contact your
dealer immediately.
In addition to this user manual, there is also a
servicemanualforqualiedspecialists.
CONTACT HANDICARE IF YOU HAVE A
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Note!
Pointing out possible problems to the user.
Caution!
Advice for the user to prevent damage to the
product.
Warning!
Warnings for the user to prevent personal in
jury.
Not following these instructions may result
in physical injury, damage to the product or
damage to the environment!

Safety | 9
2 Safety
Warning!
Always follow the instructions given next to
the warning symbols! Not following these
instructions may result in physical injury,
damage to the wheelchair or damage to the
environment. Where possible, the warnings
have been placed in the applicable paragraphs.
2.1 Temperature
Warning!
Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s
motors. The motors are continuously in motion
during use and can reach high temperatures.
After use, the motors will cool down slowly.
Physical contact may cause burns.
Ensure that the wheelchair is not exposed to
direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Certain parts of the wheelchair, such as the
seat, the backrest and the armrests, can
become hot if exposed to the sun for too long.
This may cause burns or skin irritation.
2.2 Electromagnetic radiation
The standard version of your electric
wheelchair has been tested for compliance
with the applicable requirements regarding
electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements).
Note!
It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic
radiation emanating from mobile telephones,
medical apparatus and other sources, may
have an inuence on the wheelchair.
It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair will
interfere with the electromagnetic elds of, for
example, shop doors, burglar alarm systems
and/or garage door openers.
In the unlikely event that such problems do
occur, you are requested to notify your dealer
immediately.

10 | Safety
2.3 Moving parts
Warning!
Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should
be avoided. A wheelchair has moving and rotating
parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious
physical injury or damage to the wheelchair.
Moving/rotating parts (gure 1)
1. Wheels (turning and pivoting)
2. Electrical tilt adjustment
3. Electrical high/low adjustment
4. Electrically reclining backrest
5. Electrically elevating legrests
Figure 1