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After use of the viaplus, observe the following:
When not in use, the viaplus must be switched off to prevent inadvertent triggering of drive pulses when the driving lever [12]
is touched and to prevent complete discharge of the battery.
Recharge the battery pack of your viaplus as soon as possible after each trip.
7.2 Obstacles
Obstacles that are higher than 3 cm, such as kerbs, must be traversed backwards. For details, see chapter 2.5.
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Always observe the maximum permissible obstacle height specified in the operating manual of the wheelchair!
7.3 Danger areas and hazardous situations
The attendant operating the viaplus must decide in each case whether it is safe to use the add-on drive for the intended trip.
Issues such as driving experience and physical strength must thereby be taken into account.
Before undertaking a trip, check the viaplus wheels for damage and proper inflation. Also check the battery charge level and the
control elements.
These safety checks and the experience of the attendant are of special importance in connection with operation of the add-on drive
in or near the following danger areas:
Quay walls, berths and marinas, paths and areas near water, bridges and dykes without railings.
Narrow footpaths, steep slopes (e.g. ramps), narrow paths along slopes, mountain paths.
Narrow and / or steep / inclined paths along main roads or near precipices.
Paths covered with leaves, snow or ice.
Ramps and lifting platforms of vehicles.
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It is forbidden to use the viaplus to drive along slopes of more than 0 %. The basic safety requirements include
proper tyre profiles, correct wheelchair tyre pressure, firm ground and a maximum load of 20 kg on the wheelchair.
When driving along bends, turning the wheelchair or driving uphill or downhill, the centre of gravity of the
wheelchair might be shifted so that there is a risk that the wheelchair might tip over to the side. Therefore pro-
ceed with extreme caution and reduce the speed of the add-on drive!
Special caution is required when crossing main roads, crossroads and level railway crossings! Never push the
wheelchair at a small angle over rails, as the wheels could be jammed in the rails!
Proceed with special caution when driving over ramps or lifting platforms of vehicles. Before lifting or lower-
ing the wheelchair on the ramp or lifting platform, switch off the viaplus. Do not actuate the driving lever [2].
Apply the hand brakes of the wheelchair. This prevents inadvertent movement or drive commands.
If the ground is wet, the tyres adhesion might be poor so that there is a risk of slipping. Adjust your driving
behaviour accordingly.
8. Maintenance, care and disposal
8. Charging of battery pack
Your viaplus uses power in all operating modes. Avoid fully discharging the battery pack, as this could cause damage to the batteries.
We recommend recharging the battery pack immediately after every use.
To charge the battery pack, only use the mains charger supplied with your viaplus. This charger is switched automatically when the
battery pack is fully recharged, avoiding overcharging.
For detailed instructions regarding the battery pack, see also chapter 3.4.
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