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3.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage which may
occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. If used correctly, the Excel Click & Go is an
utmost safe and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, it is
possible when the Excel Click & Go is not used correctly, dangerous situations may occur.
3.1 General safety regulations
Protect your Excel Click & Go by checking it regularly. When a part of your Excel Click & Go is not functioning
properly, a dangerous situating could occur.
YOU MUST KEEP YOUR CLICK & GO IN A GOOD CONDITION TO
ENSURE SAFETY IN USE.
Periodical inspection, correct adjustment of your Click & Go and timely replacement of damaged and worn parts
will result in use for years without any problems. A qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer, who will use only Van
Os Medical UK Ltd replacement parts, will take care of your Click & Go to ensure a long lifetime.
Warning:
YOU must keep your Click & Go in a good state to ensure safety in use.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings
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Do not take passengers with you when you are driving with the Click & Go.
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Always descent a hill straight.
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Do not use your Click & Go powerpack under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Make sure that all communication devices, such as scanners, 27 MC or mobile phones, are turned off
when using the Click & Go.
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Never drive in busy traffic.
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Never drive next to a river, harbor or other related waters when there is no rail.
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If possible do not drive during the rain.
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Never drive with snow or when it is snowing.
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Never drive next to the road or on uneven surfaces.
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Never drive in the dark, unless your wheelchair is equipped with front and back light (we suggest to buy
bicycle light for your wheelchair).
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Ensure yourself that there are no obstacles behind you when you want to go backwards. We suggest to
drive as slowly as possible backwards.
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Do not stop unexpectedly, drive straight and do not make unexpectedly sharp turns.
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Hold your hands on the armrests and your feet on the footrests.
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Do not try to climb curbs higher than 5 cm.
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Never try to drive through holes more than 7 cm deep.
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Do not attempt to climb hills with a larger incline than 10 degrees.
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Never drive backwards on hills. Always forwards. The Click & Go can tilt if hills are driven down
backwards.
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Always be cautious when you are driving on uneven or unprotected surfaces, such as grass and gravel.
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Always drive slowly when descending a hill. When you are descending a hill the Click & Go will be harder
to turn.
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Do no get out of your wheelchair on a hill.
