Enigma Energi Owners Handbook
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Part Code: Z20949 (Rev G)
PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY PROCEDURES
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Make sure that the powerchair is switched off before mounting or
dismounting from the chair.
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For your health and comfort, make sure that you adopt a comfortable
posture and that you can operate the controller unit with ease.
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Make sure you are visible when using the chair at night or in poorly lit
conditions.
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Be careful when driving your powerchair as evening falls. It has not been
designed for use at night or for use in severe weather conditions such as
rain, snow, etc).
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Ensure that all modifications made to the powerchair are approved by
Medicare Technology. Unauthorised modifications may reduce the
performance of the powerchair, invalidate warranty, or result in injury or
damage.
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There is a risk of trapping with power chairs. Ensure all clothing is kept
away from moving parts (e.g. wheels and motors)
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Drive on the pavement and pedestrian areas only. The powerchair can be
used to cross the road on a single carriageway where there is no pavement.
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Do not take the powerchair on escalators
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Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices whilst
driving as they could interfere with the powerchair controls. Always switch
off the powerchair before using a mobile phone.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
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To apply emergency braking whilst using the power chair release the grip
on the control joystick.
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You can also apply emergency braking by turning off the powerchair.
However, this is an abrupt braking method and should only be used as a last
resort.
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There is a brake at each side of the wheel. These brakes should only be used
when the powerchair is stationary and when in freewheel mode.