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2. SAFETY MEASURES AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.1. BEFORE USING YOUR BATEC HANDBIKE FOR THE FIRST TIME
IMPORTANT!
Before using your HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC for the first time, read this
user manual carefully.
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Don’t exceed the maximum weight of 110 kg. This includes the user’s
weight and any other object being carried.
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The HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC isn’t compatible with all wheelchairs on
the market. Before installing it, check the current BATEC Compat-ibility
Table on our website (www.batec-mobility.com).
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It is important to start out slowly the first time you use your HAND-BIKE
BATEC ELECTRIC in order to learn the sensations you get and become
familiar with it. Each new manoeuvre is a potential risk. Be particularly
careful with turns and speed.
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Choose a calm place to use your HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC the first time.
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Have someone help you become familiar with your HANDBIKE
BATEC ELECTRIC. Each new manoeuvre can put you at risk of in-jury.
Never use your HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC alone until you have
gained the necessary skill level. When someone is helping you, it is
important for them to have read the user manual before-hand as well.
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Safe use of the HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC requires training and
experience.
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The HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC is a medical device classified as a
technical aid for mobility and we recommend consulting your local
regulations on the circulation of such vehicles. BATEC MOBILITY S.L. can
provide you with the Declaration of Conformity as a medical de-vice or
certification as a technical aid, if required.
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Check local laws regarding add-on handbikes and wheelchairs, as they
may vary depending on your location.
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Always do a safety check on your HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC before each
use. To do this, check:
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Conditions of the fixed or removable axles on the rear wheels of your
wheelchair.
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The Velcro on the seat and backrest of your wheelchair.
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Tyre pressure on your wheelchair. If it is too low, there is a greater risk of
tipping over and greater wear (recommended pressure for wheelchair:
see side of tyre).
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HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC tyre pressure (recommended pres-sure:
depends on model).
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Conditions of the HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC frame.
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All parts, in particular any screws, are properly tightened.
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Brakes are working properly.
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Make sure that all electrical connections are in good conditions and
properly connected.
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Make sure the battery is connected.
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The HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC attaches and detaches from the
wheelchair properly.
2.2. DURING USE
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The HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC must only be used to transport one
person at a time.
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The HANDBIKE BATEC ELECTRIC is only recommended for people with the
physical and mental state necessary to travel in situations with ve-hicle
traffic.