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6.4 Obstacles
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The e-pilot can traverse obstacles such as kerbs with a maximum height of five centimetres.
Obstacles with a height of more than five centimetres must not be traversed as there is a risk of the stand [18] catching and being
damaged.
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In addition, note the information about the maximum permissible obstacle height in the operating manual for your wheelchair.
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Never travel over minor obstacles such as kerbs by driving parallel to them, drive at a right angle to the respective obstacle. This means
that: The obstacle is first traversed by the wheel of the e-pilot, then the two wheels of your wheelchair travel over the obstacle at the
same time, not one after the other. Use a low speed that is appropriate for the obstacle or enlist the help of another person.
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When driving on inclined kerbs or in similar circumstances, you may need to countersteer a little.
6.5 Hazardous areas and hazardous situations
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The wheelchair user must decide in each case whether it is safe to travel the intended trip based on factors such as driving experience
and physical strength.
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Before undertaking a trip, the user should check the wheel [1] of the e-pilot for wearing or damage to the tyre. Also check the charge
level of the battery pack and the functioning of the horn.
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These safety checks and the personal experience of the wheelchair user are of particular importance in or near the following hazardous
areas, the navigation of which is left to the judgement and risk of the e-pilot user:
- Quay walls, berths and marinas, paths and areas near water, bridges and dykes without railings
- Narrow footpaths, gradients (e.g. ramps and driveways), narrow paths along slopes, mountain paths
- Narrow and/or steep/inclined paths along main and side roads or near precipices
- Paths covered with leaves, snow or ice
- Ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.
When cornering or turning the wheelchair on gradients or inclines, the centre of gravity of the wheelchair may be
shifted so that there is a risk that the wheelchair may tip over to the side. Therefore, proceed with extreme cau-
tion and reduce your speed.
Special caution is required when crossing roads and at crossroads and level railway crossings. Never cross rail
tracks in roads or at level crossings by driving parallel to them as the wheelchair wheels could get stuck in the
rails.
Proceed with special caution when driving over ramps or lifting platforms of vehicles. Before lifting or lowering the
wheelchair on the ramp or lifting platform, park the e-pilot at a safe distance from the kerb and switch it off.
In addition, the brake lever [7] on the left of the handle should be locked with the locking mechanism [6] and the
brake [19] on the wheel [21] should be applied continuously. In addition, the parking brakes on your wheelchair must
also be applied.
These measures prevent rolling away.
Never drive your wheelchair directly at the edge or close to the edge of a ramp or lifting platform, instead leave a
sufficient distance.
If the ground is wet, tyre grip may be poor so that there is a risk of slipping. Adapt your driving behaviour
accordingly and never drive with worn tyres.
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