Safe Driving
1. Never drive at a speed greater than your ability to safely control your chair.
Remember that wet or loose surfaces need greater care and control.
2. Always turn the chair off and engage the wheel locks when transferring or
while the chair is stationary for long periods.
3. Avoid jerky stop / start motions as this will result in excessive current draw
from the batteries, increased tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gearbox and
motors.
4. Keep your chair clean from sand and salt water.
Indoor / Outdoor Driving
When driving indoors keep the level of speed to a minimum to avoid the risk of
collision.
For outdoor driving be wary of wet surfaces, loose sand, large curbs and potholes.
A little practice will ensure you understand the capabilities of your chair and enable
you to overcome the most common obstacles while operating the Alero.
If operating your chair on the roads please check with your local transportation law
enforcement regarding necessary identification and safety devices such as
reflectors.
Chair Operation on surfaces that require Special Care
When driving up or down ramps it is recommended that the user:
1.
Visually checks to see if the angle of the slope is less than
6
°
.
2.
Checks to see that the ramp surface has GRIP to prevent slippage.
3.
Ensures that the ramp surface is correctly in line with the tires and is wide
enough to allow the tires to pass freely along the ramp.
If the ramp meets these conditions, it is recommended that the user drives the
wheelchair slowly up or down the ramp, ensuring that the chair is driven in the
center of the ramp. If possible, have an assistant monitor the chairs’ progress,
and prevent tipping of the chair by holding the push handles at the back of the
seat.
If the ramp does not meet these conditions, it is recommended that
alternative methods for climbing and descending be found.
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