Vitea Care VCWK9AL User manual

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USER MANUAL
FELIZ
ALUMINIUM WHEELCHAIR
VCWK9AL
Edition EJ 12.2021

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Table of contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Description od product .................................................................................................................... 3
3. Application ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Contraindications............................................................................................................................. 5
5. Usage............................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Safety of use - WARNING! ............................................................................................................ 6
7. Everyday use and maintenance........................................................................................................ 8
8. Technical paramets........................................................................................................................ 18
9. Symbols......................................................................................................................................... 19
10. Contact details ............................................................................................................................... 21
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING WHOLE OF INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. We are deeply convinced that it will meet your expectations.
Please read this document before first use. This manual was made in order to provide the necessary
information on the safe use of the device. The correct application of the recommendations will
contribute significantly to extend the durability and aesthetics of the product. We want to distinguish
that to date we are trying to improve the quality of our products, which may result in minor changes
that are not included in the manual.
2. Description of product
Illustration 1.
1. Handle holder
2. Brakes for caretaker
3. Armrest
4. Rear wheels
5. Metal handrim
6. The seat frame
7. Quick connect handle
8. The front wheel fork
9. The front wheel
10. Backrest
11. Seat cushion
12. Footrest frame
13. The parking brake lever
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14. Handle footrest
15. Wink footrest
16. Cross-frame
17. Footrest platform
18. Anti-tip wheels
Elements that should be inside the packaging:
Illustration 2. Seat cushion
Illustration 3. Two footrests
Illustration 4. Belt stabilizing the calf
Illustration 5. Wheelchair
Footrest frame
Wink footrest

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3. Application
The wheelchair is used in order to commute by people with disabilities e.g. after the spinal cord
damages, cerebral palsy or various lower limb injuries, euromuscular diseases, post-traumatic cranial
cerebral or for geriatric patients.
It is also intended for people who want to actively and comfortably participate in everyday life.
4. Contraindications
Contraindications to a sitting position. Conditions that require stabilization of the upper spine and
head. Patients with mental disorders should not be left unattended in the stroller.
5. Usage
•After unpacking the package, check if it contains all parts in accordance with the list of
elements set out above.
•Ensure that all components have no visible damage. If any doubts, please contact the
manufacturer.
•Do not use the wheelchair until all parts are properly connected.
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR.
•The wheelchair must be placed with rear wheels in front to You.
•Unfold the handle holder towards the outside (Illustration 6.).
•Then place wheelchair with front wheels in front of you.
•Press seat frames, until complete unfolding. (Illustration 7., 8.)
Illustration 6. Illustration 7. Illustration 8.
•The seat must put the seat cushion. Fasten velcro on the back of the seat, so as to stick the
Velcro under the seat.
•To install footrests, hang fixing bracket footrest on the hanger of the wheelchair frame
(Illustration 9., 10.) Then rotate it into wheelchair front until if locks (“click” sound).
•Make sure that the footrests are blocked.
•Unfold the footrests platform.

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Illustration 9. Illustration 10.
•The belt stabilizing the calf must by fasten with velcro on the footrests frame.
•To avoid slipping belts, pass it in wink footrest. (Illustration 11.)
Illustration 11.
6. Safety of use - WARNING!
a) Before using the wheelchair refer to this manual and keep it for future reference.
b) While getting o and out of the wheelchair, the brakes always have to be on!
c) Before getting on or getting off the wheelchair, do not stand on the footrest, you must fold or
completely set aside footrests first.
d) Patients who require additional head stabilisation should drive the wheelchair only with
assistance of a caregiver .
e) Lifting the wheelchair together with the user is strictly forbidden!
f) When moving through doors and other passages, make sure that on both sides there is enough
space to avoid injury to the hands or damage the wheelchair.
g) Using public roads, follow accurate traffic regulations.
h) Like other vehicles, do not drive the wheelchair under the influence of alcohol, or drugs. This
also applies to indoor riding.
i) The wheelchair is not intended for patient transport on stairs, or puling the patient on it. The
construction of the wheelchair and ist joining elements are not designed for such a large
overload if it is used in this way. This can cause weakness or damage of the entire structure
supporting the wheelchair and possible accidents!
Footrest
hanger
Mounting
bracket
footrest
Footrest
lock

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j) The wheelchair is designed to use indoors and outdoors only on hard and even surfaces.
k) Using the wheelchair on an unstable surface (covered with ice, wet, greasy, sandy) is
unacceptable- it causes risk of falling,
l) You can only use the wheelchair on surfaces where all four wheels are touching the ground.
m) To overcome architectural barriers (steep or long climbs, thresholds or curbs, etc.) help of
caretaker is needed.
n) If the user does not have sufficient experience in the wheelchair use, should ask caretaker for
help with overcoming obstacles.
o) Do not leave the wheelchair with the user close to open sources of fire.
p) Be aware that the surface temperature of the upholstery and the frame parts may be increased
after exposure to the sun or other heat source. Furthermore, with low temperatures there is a
danger of overcooling metal parts of wheelchair. It may cause burns or frostbite parts of the
body.
q) In order to transfer wheelchair, grab the frame. Never transfer the wheelchair by grabbing the
armrests or footrest.
r) Never use the wheelchair as a seat for the transportation of people in cars, buses or any motor
vehicles.
s) The wheelchair is designed for people up to 140 kg.
t) Wheelchair must be easy to fold and to unfold. In case of problems with folding, you should
re-read the instruction or contact the manufacturer.
u) Keep caution while moving on sloping surfaces. The maximum allowable slope angle up and
down is 5%.
v) Brakes cannot be slow down the wheelchair during ride, You should use them only to prevent
the unintended movements.
w) Both brakes should be properly adjusted. Incorrect setting one of the brakes, results with
blocking only one rear wheel. On large slopes, it can cause difficulty to control the rotation the
wheelchair around the wheel stopped.
x) Regularly check the tire pressure. With too low tire pressure than recommended, the brake
performance can be significantly reduced!
y) While reaching objects, avoid excessive leaning out the wheelchair because it can cause a fall
(to the side, front, back).
z) In order to avoid accidental rolling off the wheelchair, always put on the brakes when the
stroller is stopped, when patient get in, get off, while changing the position.
aa) Do not leave the patient in the wheelchair (even with turned on both brakes) on the descents,
ramps, landings, etc.
bb) It is necessary to check after each wheel mount if wheel axle connector lock works properly.
While mounting should hear “click” of the latch. Pull strongly the wheel to check if it is
installed correctly.
cc) Using the parking brake while driving may result with an accident with all its consequences.
dd) After each wheelchair adjustment, it is necessary to check the correct operation of the brake.
ee) Oil, grease, water or other chemicals, may cause that brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
ff) Strength of the breaking intensity may be reduced after long exploitation of the wheelchair.
You are allowed to adjust breaks yourself. In order to do that you must loosen the screws
locking the position of the break, move the mechanism of the break towards the wheel so that
the wheel will not rotate when break will be on again (try the adjustment with the user sitting
on the wheelchair). After final adjustment secure back the mechanism with the screws.
gg) It is extremely important to keep all wheelchairs components clean in order to maintain the
product parameters.

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hh) Storing the wheelchair in areas with very high humidity (baths, laundry, etc.) or in the open
air, also the lack of hygiene causes rapid loss of operating parameters and aesthetic of the
product.
ii) It is unacceptable to use the wheelchair after discovering any visible or detectable damages or
when the wear of some parts may cause an accident. All the repairs need to be performed by a
skilled personnel and during the warranty period only by the manufacturer's service.
jj) In case of wheelchair fitted with pumped wheels You should not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure of the wheels, the value is indicated on the tire wheels.
kk) During transport (e.g. In the trunk), do not burden stroller, it may weaken or damage its
structure.
ll) Keep extreme caution while unfolding / folding the wheelchair, lack of attention may result in
finger trap by elements of the area of:
- joining and removing the footrest,
- brakes,
- while folding the wheelchair around moving parts.
7. Everyday use and maintenance
SITTING ON THE WHEELCHAIR:
•Place the wheelchair in a position that will make easier transporting patient (by the bed, chair,
close to lifting distance)
•Block both brakes wheelchair, fold or remove the footrests.
•Depending on the method of moving the patient, remove the correct armrest (it is
recommended to leave the second armrest as a handrail for the patient and prevent slipping out
of the wheelchair).
•To tilt the armrest, unfasten the clip armrest (Illustration 12), and place the front part, as is
shown in Illustration 13.
Illustration 12. Illustration 13.
•In addition, in order to remove the armrest can pull the armrest lever, which releases the
armrest frame. (Illustration 14.)
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Illustration 14.
•Place the patient on the wheelchair.
•Put on the armrest.
•Install and open the footrests and put on it patient's feet.
•Place the patient on wheelchair so that the patient is in upright sitting position (knees should
be bent at an angle of ~ 90 °).
PUSHING THE WHEELCHAIR BY CARETAKER
•Before use, make sure that no part of the patient's body or his / hers clothing is not exposed to
hook with the moving parts of the wheelchair.
•If patient can not sit on one's own, wheelchair should by equipped with stabilizing belts (belts,
which are in standard equipment to protect the patient from sliding off the seat).
•Wheelchair should be pushed with both hands.
MOVING ON SLOPES
•While moving on slopes, use caution and reduce your speed.
•Do not move on too high slopes. The maximum allowable slope angle up and
down is 5%.
•Consider the possibility of assistance from the caretaker. If the person on the
wheelchair did not have enough force to control the wheelchair, the brakes must be
on.
•To prevent tipping over while moving along the sloping surface, You should be slightly lean
forward to move your center of gravity forward.
GOING DOWN OF THE THRESHOLD OR CURBS
➢Ahead without the help of a caretaker
•Experienced wheelchair user can drive on his own from the threshold or
curbs.
•With a low curb, you can drive by moving forward. Make sure that the
footrests platform does not touch the ground.
•Please keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure on the front
wheels.
•Then cross the curb.
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➢Ahead with the help of a caretaker
•Higher curbs can be overcome with caretaker help.
•Caretaker should slightly tilt the wheelchair back.
•Cross the curb moving on the rear wheels.
•Then the wheelchair must be paced on all four wheels.
➢Backwards without the help of a caretaker
•Experienced wheelchair user can cross on his own the threshold or curbs.
•Turn the wheelchair in such a way that both rear wheels were turned toward
the curb
•Lean forward to move the center of gravity in forward.
•Come closer with the wheelchair to the edge of the curb.
•Then, by using the handrim in a controlled manner, user must slide the
wheelchair from the curb.
MOVING ON THE THRESHOLD OR CURBS
➢Ahead with the help of a caretaker
•Experienced wheelchair user can drive on his own from the threshold or curbs.
•Caretaker should slightly tilt the wheelchair back.
•Wheelchair user should keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce pressure on
the front wheels.
•Go with front wheels on the curb and then put the rear wheels over the curb.
➢Higher curbs can be crossed going backwards with the help of a caretaker
•Turn the wheelchair in such a way that both rear wheels are turned toward the
curb.
•Wheelchair user should keep balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure
on the front wheels.
•Caretaker should pull the wheelchair over a curb.
•Wheelchair user should return to its normal position on the wheelchair.
➢Ahead without the help of a caretaker
•Experienced wheelchair user can go down on his own from the threshold or
curb.
•Place the front wheels to the edge of threshold or curb.
•It is important to make sure that the footrests do not touch
the threshold or curb
•Now, can go with the front wheels on the curb.
•Then, may enter the rear wheels on to the curb.
•TRANSPORT IN THE CAR
•In order to make the wheelchair for ease of transportation, should remove the belt stabilizing
the calf.
•Fold platforms footrests rotate the footrests on the outside wheelchair and remove the
footrests.
•Remove the seat cushion.
•Then pull up the seat handles, it make submit a wheelchair.

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Illustration 15.
Illustration 16.
•The wheelchair is equipped with system of quick release rear wheels.
•To install or remove the rear wheels, press the system of quick release rear wheels button
(Illustration 16) and pull or push a wheel.
•The wheelchair must be moved by grasping the frame elements. Never hold the wheelchair by
the armrests or footrests.
REGULATIONS:
BRAKE MECHANISM
Illustration 17.
•Illustration 17. show the brake mechanism.
•To activate the brake, pull the brake lever towards the front wheel to the point where the brake
is tightly touch to the rear wheel
•Make sure that the brake lever does not automatically switch off when trying to move the
wheelchair.
Brake lever
Brake
Quick connect handle
Seat handles
wrench number 10

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•To disable the brake, pull the brake lever toward the rear wheel.
•To reposition the brake mechanism, loosen two screw (from inside the wheelchair) by using
wrench No. 10.
•Move the entire mechanism in the direction of the rear wheel and tighten the screws.
•When you turn on the brake, the wheel should not rotate (test the correctness of adjustment
carried out in a wheelchair with a patient).
FOOTREST
•Footrest could be adjustable in length.
•To set the desired length of the footrest, remove the footrests.
•At the bottom of the footrest is a footrest adjustment screw.
•The Allen wrench No. 4 loosen the adjustment screw footrest. (Illustration 18.)
•Depending on the needs push in or pull out the footrest platform located in the frame footrest.
•After setting the proper length of the footrest, tighten the adjustment screw and fasten the
footrest to the wheelchair footrest.
Illustration 18.
TRANSPORTING PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE
The product conforms with ISO 7176/19-2007.
This wheelchair is approved for the transport of users in motor vehicles when the wheelchair is in the
forward-facing position. Please follow the instructions below to ensure safety:
1) The wheelchair has been designed so that when used as a seat in a motor vehicle it faces
forward. This is in line with the requirements of ISO 7176 / 19-2008.
2) The size of the wheelchair and the turning radius may affect the wheelchair's ease of access
and maneuverability in motor vehicles. Smaller wheelchairs and/or wheelchairs with a smaller
turning radius ensure greater ease of access and maneuverability in the vehicle in a forward-
facing position.
3) The wheelchair must be facing forwards when used as a seat in a motor vehicle. Use an
approved 4-point attachment system.
Allen wrench No. 4
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4) Placing the wheelchair in a different position has not been tested; sideways transportation is
prohibited in all circumstances (Illustration 19.).
5) Only a homologated 3-point belt should be used to secure the user. The safety devices should
not be moved away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels.
Using only a lap belt is not sufficient! (Illustration 20.).
6) All accessories must be removed from the wheelchair and secured separately in the vehicle.
Accessories that cannot be removed must be attached to the wheelchair, but placed away from
the user by means of an energy absorbing pad placed between the accessories and the user.
7) Wheelchair users should move to the vehicle seat and use the security system installed in the
vehicle whenever feasible.
8) The wheelchair should be checked by the manufacturer before being used again after being
involved in any type of vehicle impact.
The name plate on the wheelchair provides information on whether the wheelchair is intended
for transporting people in the vehicle.
WARNING! Posture's stability straps that are not intended to protect people in a moving vehicle
should not be used for this purpose.
WARNING! It is not allowed to transport the wheelchair in vehicles for the transport of persons with
disabilities, if the wheelchair has been additionally equipped with permanently installed parts that are
not original parts of the wheelchair.
Securing the wheelchair
•The wheelchair is only to be secured through the four securing points (Illustration 23. and
24.).
•The anchor positions are marked with the symbols (3).
Illustration 19.
Illustration 20.
THE SAFETY DEVICES SHOULD NOT BE
MOVED AWAY FROM THE BODY BY
SUCH ELEMENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR
AS SIDE SUPPORTS OR WHEELS

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1. Fasteners should be attached to the main frame of the wheelchair. Attachment to additional
elements of the wheelchair or accessories (i.e. spokes, brakes or footrests) is prohibited.
2. Fasteners should be wrapped as tightly as possible at an angle of approximately 45 degrees
and locked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. It is forbidden to make changes to the anchor points or the structure and the frame or
subassemblies, or to exchange them for others without consulting the manufacturer. Failure to
do so may prevent the wheelchair from being transported in the vehicle.
4. The wheelchair’s hand brakes must be firmly applied.
Instructions for preparing the user for riding:
1. The lap belt should be positioned low in front of the hips so that the side view of the lap belt
angle is between 30 and 75 degrees from the horizontal (Illustration 22.). A larger angle is
preferred.
The lap belt is bolted to the back tube using pads.
Attention! The lap belt is not part of the wheelchair or passenger safety system during transportation
in a vehicle for disabled people.
2. Put on the chest belt over the shoulder across the chest (Illustration 21.) The safety belts
should be tight and make sure they are not twisted.
3. The anchor positions are:
Illustration 21.
Illustration 22.
Chest belt
Lap belt

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•the front inner side tube of the frame, located above the front wheels,
•rear side tube of the frame.
4. The fastening symbol on the wheelchair frame indicates the position of the safety belts. After
attaching the front straps, they are tensioned to secure the wheelchair.
Illustration 23.
Rear securing
points
Illustration 24.
One of the frontal
securing points

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PUMPING TYRE (It applies to stroller fitted with wheels pumped)
Illustration 19. Illustration 20.
•Before pumping the tires, identify the type of valve which is located on the tire. This
may be one of the two valves shown in Illustration 19 and 20.
•Presta valve also has an additional small top, which must be loosened before pumping.
•After identifying the valve, prepare the pump designed to valve type.
•Most of the new pumps are equipped to service both Prest valve and Schrader. Many
of them let to reverse the tip. Smaller hole is Prest valve, Schrader valve greater. If the
pump does not support Prest, you will need to buy yourself the "adapter Prest", which
is available at any bike store.
•At this point, if the wheel is provided with a valve Prest, it will be necessary to
unscrew the top located on the vent. It is a small top, which can be unscrewed with
fingers. When doing this, the top should move upwards. Then valve is considered
open.
•Then remove the plastic top from the valve and set it aside in a safe place. It is
important to not lose it, because the valves will get dirt, leading to difficulties in
pumping and rapid air loss.
•Place the nozzle of the pump to the valve and check if it stick properly. If it is needed,
push the pump to the valve to make sure that the air does not escape to the sides.
•If the pump has a lever with clamp at the nozzle, tighten it. If the nozzle of the pump
and valve have a threaded tip, screw them together. As a result, air will be streamed
directly to the inner tube and the nozzle can not be detached from the valve.
•At the beggining of pumping the pressure in tyres should be checked at some points.
Check tire pressure with your fingers at the end of the tread. If it is possible, make
only a millimeter indentation. It means that the tire has enough air. If necessary
continue pumping.
•After pumping, remove or unscrew the nozzle from the valve outlet while compressing it's
ends by thumb. It is recomended to do this quick enough in order to not loose too much air.
•For Presta valve, tighten previously loosened additional small top.
•Screw the plastic top on the valve.
Schrader valve
Prest valve

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PRESSURE IN WHEELS AND BRAKING POWER
•Pressure in wheels should be select to the user weight and then with assistance caregiver check
the operation of the parking brakes (wheelchair with user facing toward the fall, can not roll
on a plane with a slope of 15%.)
•After all the adjustments, be sure to thoroughly check all connections.
COMMENTS
•Observe proper tire inflation level with the information provided by the manufacturer on the
sides of the tire.
•Use a pump with a pressure gauge or manual pump cycling.
EVERYDAY USE AND MAINTANCE
•Clean the upholstery and frame with a moist cloth, without the addition of detergents and
other similar chemicals.
•Systematically remove the dirt from the movable elements of the wheelchair (screws,
resistance mechanisms).
•Keep clean all wheelchair elements to save functional parameters of the product.
•Storing in rooms of very high humidity (baths, laundries etc.) or in the open air, in the
combination with the lack of hygiene will cause the fast loss of functional and aesthetic
parameters.
•Do not expose the wheelchair on to extreme weather conditions (rain, snow very strong sun),
because certain parts can change color.
You must not use:
•solvents,
•toilet detergents,
•sharp brushes and hard objects,
•detergents that contain chlorine,
•corrosive detergents,
Do not clean the exerciser with pressure or steam aggregates!
TECHNICAL REVIEW
The review should be carried out regularly, it should be preceded by thorough cleaning the wheelchair
(so as to reveal any hidden damage).
Frequency
Object of control
Comments
Before first
installation
Checking the technical condition and
all the elements within the
packaging.
Check if any elements have any
visible mechanical damage.
Before each use
Control of wheels, brakes,
The brakes can worn out, check the
condition of the brakes before each
use. You should also check the
condition of wheels and clean them
from dust and sand.
Every two weeks
Screw and nut control regarding their
correct fixing.
Make sure if all the screws and top
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Every two months
Cleanliness and general condition.
In case of mechanical damage
contact the producer immediately.
Once a month
wheel axles
Wheel axles must be conserved,
seting between the axle and the hub a
few drops of lubricant preservative.
In addition, make test each wheel.
Raise the wheelchair so that the
tested wheel was located above the
ground, the wheel should rotate
freely but without backlash on axle.
Once a month
State connections, threaded, soldered,
the system of quick release rear
wheels
Pay attention to the cracks on frame
material in connections threaded,
soldered, the system of quick release
rear wheels.
Once a month
Condition of the tires
Make sure that the tire tread is not
worn and that the tires have no
visible signs of damage.
Repair
•In case of reparation, please contact the producer..
Customer service
•If you have any questions or need help, contact the producer.
8. Technical paramets
Permitted user weight
140 kg
Usage period:
5 years since production date
Wheelchair hight
930 mm
Wheelchair width
580 mm 630 mm 680 mm (depending on the model)
Wheelchair lenght
1100 mm
Seat width
400 mm 450 mm 500 mm (depending on the model)
Seat depth
400 mm
Back width
400 mm 450 mm 500 mm (depending on the model)
Back lenght
400 mm
The dimensions of the wheelchair
after folded
850 x 930 x 330 mm
wheelchair weight
16 kg + / - 5%
Wheelchair weight without
components
14 kg + / - 5%
Minimum turning radius
112º
Material
Frame aluminum; upholstery: polyurethane, polyethylene;
rubber
Rear wheels diameter with the system
24”, (diameter 610 mm)

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of quick release rear wheels
Front Wheel Size
diameter 190 mm
Maximum safe slope
Description of the environment in
which the product will be used
Temperature of storage and use
The humidity for the storage and use
From 30% to 70%
Printed on the product
Tools necessary to adjustment
Kay number 10, Allen key No. 4
9. Symbols
Confirmation of compliance with EU standards
Manufacturer
Date of production
Read the user's manual
Warning
Catalog number
Serial number
Protect from humidity

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Protect from sunlight
Permitted user weight.
Use inside and outside buildings
Maximum safe slope.
The product is intended to transport by car.
The product is designed for use as a seat to transport in a motor vehicle.
The product is intended to the transport by plane.
The possibility of fingers jamming.
Do not stand on the footrest