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Safety instructions and hazard notes
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For a safe operation of the v-max
+
it is important that you observe and
adhere to all warning signs and instructions in this user’s manual as well
as the warning signs and instructions on the device itself
.
All general rules for the safe use of a wheelchair apply without reservation
while operating the v-max
+
. You must always observe the limit values and
instructions indicated by the manufacturer (e.g. air pressure, maximum to-
tal weight, maximum inclination, etc.).
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Limit values may never be exceeded!
To assure a safe use of the v-max
+
, it is indispensable to observe the follo-
wing directions
:
4.1
Special information concerning the operation:
Generally all of the wheelchair’s specific limiting values indicated by the
manufacturer must be observed.
In the interest of your safety the pushing and braking aid v-max
+
may not
be used on escalators, stairs, moving walkways or unfortified surfaces. You
may only move the wheelchair plus mounted v-max
+
manually (see chap-
ter 3.3), if the device is turned off. Please observe the instructions and li-
miting values of your wheelchair’s manufacturer.
Please first get familiar with the handling characteristics and riding quali-
ties of the device. Please drive first on level ground until you feel comfor-
table in handling the
v-max
+ safely. Practise at a low speed.
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Always turn the speed control to its lowest speed when you begin using
the device and increase the speed slowly to the desired tempo.
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Please lower the speed before driving down an incline.
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Please do not roll down an incline with the v-max+ disengaged!
Even though the v-max+ manages inclines up to 12%, the wheelchair
manufacturer’s stipulated maximum incline may under no circumstances
be exceeded. (Ramps in public buildings have an incline of approximately
6 %.)
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Please cross over obstacles such as curbs on sidewalks with a turned off
v-max
+
. Crossing over higher curbs should be done backwards because
the rollers may jackknife. Please pull the wheelchair at its grips not at
the ones of the v-max
+
. Also always check the height of your anti-tilt sup-
port and keep in mind the wheelchair manufacturer’s stipulated maxi-
mum height
.
The current road traffic regulations apply when you use the v-max
+
on
public roads. Should there be additional devices necessary, you need to
mount them to your wheelchair as soon as possible. In such case, please
contact your local dealer
.
Please avoid driving parallel on steep slopes to avoid a tilting over side-
ways of your wheelchair. Always counter-steer when the curb on the side-
walk is slanting downward and remain at a safe distance to the curb.
Please do not drive to the edge of stairs or precipices with the v-max
+
tur-
ned on
.
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Please do not attach anything to the
v-max+'s grip!
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