Fortress 1700 DT/TA
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Handling and Loading
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It is always recommended to have someone help you load your
disassembled scooter.
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When placing the disassembled scooter in a vehicle, make sure that
the freewheel lever on the rear section is in the “Brake Engaged”
position.
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Once the front section is loaded, the batteries can be replaced back
into the battery compartment and buckled down.
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It is your responsibility to ensure that all the components of the
disassembled scooter are properly secured in the vehicle so they do
not become a hazard in the event of a collision.
Re-assembling the scooter
To re-assemble the scooter, reverse the steps outlined above making sure
that:
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The rear frame is resting on the rear bumper when setting the front
frame onto “J” hooks on the rear frame.
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The locking mechanism and latch lever must be properly engaged
when re-connecting the front and rear sections of the scooter.
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The batteries are properly secured with the hold down straps.
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All Electrical connections are secure.
4.7 Transporting the scooter assembled
To transport the Fortress 1700 DT/TA fully assembled in a vehicle
that is suitable for this purpose please follow the guidelines below:
If the scooter must be lifted into the vehicle, never lift the scooter by
its plastic cover and do not attempt to lift it by yourself.
If your
scooter can fit into a vehicle fully assembled, DO NOT use your
scooter as a passenger seat in the transporting vehicle
. You
must transfer to a regular car seat, even if the vehicle concerned has
been adapted for the transport of scooters. The reason is that the
Fortress 1700 DT/TA cannot offer the safety that is offered by
standard car seats, no matter how well it is fixed to the vehicle
concerned.
After the scooter has been placed inside the vehicle, you must make
sure that the scooter is not in the freewheel position.
The scooter should be secured with an approved securement
system. Handicare makes no representation of suitability for use
with specific securement systems. Handicare also cannot anticipate
