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Useful information
To operate the device safely, it is indispensible to know the driving qualities
of the max-e thoroughly. The comfort and safety of our clients are important
to us; therefore, we would like to give you some useful tips for the operation
of the max-e.
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It is best to make the first few attempts using the device outside because
in narrow rooms you may collide with furniture and other obstacles
.
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Start with the lowest possible speed and acquaint yourself step by step
with the device’s driving qualities
.
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Select a low speed for operation indoors
.
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When you start driving, the joystick should never be pushed through all
the way because this could cause jerking, uncontrollable movements
(danger of accident
).
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Please use the joystick carefully. In dangerous situations brake until you
stand still to avoid potential powerful jerks
.
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Brake the max-e carefully by letting go of the joystick, though never grip
the gripping rings on the wheels while braking. You can bring about
animmediate standstill by briefly pressing the joystick in the opposite
direction that you are driving
.
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To keep the wheelchair from tipping over sideways, you should avoid dri-
vingparallel to steep slopes. Countersteer when you cross steep sidewalk
ramps
.
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Cross obstacles such as ramps of sidewalks with both wheels simultane-
ously. Always master ramps backwards since the steering rollers may po-
tentially block when you drive forward. Also take into consideration the
hight adjustment of your anti-tilt support
.
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You must observe the regular traffic rules when driving on public roads.
Potentially required additional accessories must be mounted should
they be stipulated by law. Please contact the appropriate facilities,
should you have questions
.
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Please do not drive backwards towards the wall with mounted tilt supp-
orts because they may jam. In such case the tilt support is not guaran-
teed any more
.
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Please note that during operation you cannot adjust the speed (see
5.1.1) Also you cannot turn off the max-e. The signal horn can be used
at any time
.
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Rapid changeover from electrical power to manual operation of the
wheelchair. By pressing the manual unlock button (7.2.2) the driving
axles automatically retract. Please keep pressing the button until the
driving axles are completely retracted. Then pull the power cable from
the battery pack. The power cable can be pulled from the device by an
attendant if so desired. By removing the power cable the driving axles re-
main retracted. Now you can drive with your wheelchair manually.
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