AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 12
Warning #11 – Reaching, leaning or bending
When you reach, lean or bend you shift the centre of gravity of your chair. If this is shifted
too far, the chair may tip over. This may cause injury to you or others and may cause
property damage.
To reduce the risk of the chair being tipped over:
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Do not lean forward or sideways beyond the wheelchair frame.
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Do not reach backwards over the backrest of the chair further than you can extend
your arm without shifting your weight or lifting off the seat
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Do not attempt to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your
knees
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Move your chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach
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Position the chair so that the front casters are extended away from the rear drive
wheels so as to make the chair more stable
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Turn the power to the chair “OFF”
Warning #12 - Making changes, adjustments or modifications
to the chair
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Do not make any changes, adjustments or modifications to the chair unless you
have consulted your health professional and your wheelchair dealer.
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It is important that you do not make any changes that may adversely affect the
driving characteristics or stability of the chair. Failure to do so may cause risk of
injury to yourself or others.
Please note – unauthorized modification of your chair will void the warranty of
your chair.
Warning #13 - Tyre pressure
Do not use your wheelchair unless the tyres are inflated at the correct tyre pressure.
Do
not over inflate the tyres! Failure to maintain the correct tyre pressures may cause
the tyre to explode or to come off the wheel, and may result in personal injury or
property damage!
Warning #14 - Batteries
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid which can burn your skin, eyes or clothing.
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Always wear protective clothing and gloves when checking or changing batteries in
your chair.
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When changing batteries, seek help from your dealer or other qualified service
personnel.
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Batteries are heavy and must be handled carefully to avoid personal injury.
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Batteries must be installed correctly, ensuring that the cables are connected to the
correct battery terminals.
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Batteries store energy – be careful that metal objects (including jewellery that you
may be wearing) are not allowed to touch the battery terminals, causing them to
short circuit. This could cause burns or a fire!
Warning #15 – lifting the chair
Do not attempt to lift the chair by any detachable part such as:
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The armrests
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The legrests
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