Future EXPLORER MAGELLAN, User Manual

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4 HANDLING
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the chair. The batteries are heavy and to lift the chair would require more than 1 person to move it securely and
smoothly.
Reaching and Bending.
Position Explorer Magellan as close as possible to the object you wish to reach and reach only as far as your arm
will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition Explorer Magellan or ask for assistance.
Warning! Always ensure that the wheelchair is on a stable, level surface, is
NOT
in the
freewheeling mode, and that the wheelchair power is off before transfer. Remember,
the freewheeling mode disengages the motors and parking brakes, allowing the
wheelchair to roll. This is not a safe condition for transfers.
Warning! Do not step on the footboard or footrests when getting into or out of Explorer
Magellan; this could cause Explorer Magellan to tip forward. When transferring,
always fold the footboard up or swing the footrests away.
Warning! There is a critical moment during transfer when there is little or no seat support
beneath you. Please take every precaution to reduce this unsupported distance
before you attempt to transfer into or out of the wheelchair.