4.8
Power unit
The v-max+
plus its power unit is for the most part covered by the hou-
sing. Nevertheless, please make sure that while driving you do not put fin-
gers or hands into the rotating area (e.g. chain wheel or driving pinion).
Always keep a safe distance
.
4.9
Transport
For transportation you can remove the v-max+ from its brackets (see also
chapter 3.3 hook on the v-max+). Carry the device at its designated grips.
F
Before using mass transportation (e.g. bus, tram, subway, etc.) or a car,
you should remove the v-max+ from the wheelchair!
F
For transportation, please always turn off the v-max+!
F
When you transport the device in vehicles, please secure it according to
the relevant legal regulations in your country
.
F
The sealed lead acid batteries used in the
v-max+
are not considered
dangerous according to the IATA special guidelines A67 and GGVS
Rn-Nr. 2801 A, section 2, and admitted to air travel by DOT and IATA.
4.10
Mounting the brackets
Attaching the v-max
+
’s brackets to the wheelchair or making changes on
said brackets may only be performed by the company AAT Alber Antriebs-
technik or their authorized dealers.
The v-max+
may only be attached to wheelchairs which must be checked
according to generally acknowledged technical norms, and their operator’s
manuals must be applied when using the
v-max+.
Before each use please check all the holding devices and attachments.
Also make sure that the device itself functions properly. Should anything
not work you may not use the v-max
+
. In that event, please contact your
local dealer
.
4.11
Technical requirements
When using the v-max+ all indicated limiting values, such as maximum in-
cline or approved maximum load, stipulated by the wheelchair manufactu-
rer must be observed.
F
Indicated limiting values may never be exceeded.
Please always check the air pressure of pneumatic steering rollers. The
v-max+
driving qualities could be affected negatively, if there is not
enough air in the rollers
.
The air pressure in the wheelchair’s wheels must correspond to the wheel-
chair manufacturer’s stipulations
.
It is compulsory to use anti-tilt support on the wheelchair. Please check
those before each use. Make sure that they are not jammed. Also never
drive backwards all the way to a wall with mounted anti-tilt support.
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