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1.5.15. Transporting and Storing the Wheelchair
● When lifting a wheelchair with tilt-up arm support, never lift it by the arm support. Other
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wise, the arm support may come off and cause an injury or damage to the equipment.
● Do not turn the wheelchair upside down. Doing so may cause parts of the wheelchair to fall
off, resulting in an injury or damage to the equipment.
● When lifting a wheelchair, never lift it by the battery, cable, or controller. Otherwise, any of
these devices may come off and cause an injury or damage to the equipment.
WARNING
● Be sure to store the disconnected battery with the
protective cap on it. Exposed contacts can cause
short circuits and lead to a fire or battery rupture.
Protective cap
● Do not store in places that can get wet by rain, or that are high in humidity.
● Do not store when it has been wet for a long time, or there is dirt on it. This can cause mal
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function.
● During transport, do not place the battery or the wheelchair in a place that can become hot,
or in direct sunlight.
This could lead to malfunction, or could cause the deterioration of the battery to progress
rapidly.
● Be sure to remove the battery when not in use, so that its power will not turn on unexpect
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edly in storage or during transport.
● Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in places where the temperature can get high.
● Do not wash by directly hosing it down with water. Also, do not wash with using steam. The
electronic devices can get damaged, which may lead to malfunction.
● Do not clean with solvents such as gasoline or paint thinner. This may damage the painting
and plastic parts.
WARNING
● During assistant operations in case of an emergency, turn off the power and move the
wheelchair to a safe location.
1.5.16. Assistant Operations in an Emergency
