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4.3.
General advises and warnings
WARNING:
NOTE:
4.4.
Use in combination with other products
Special seat
When a special seat is required, the supplier has to make sure that:
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The combination of seat and user does not exceed the maximum allowed weight (60 kg).
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The seat is fixed properly to the wheelchair base.
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The centre of gravity of the combination of user and seat is on the same spot as when
the standard seat would be used.
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The used materials are in compliance with the accepted standards mentioned in EN
12182 and EN 12183 regarding flame resistance and bio-compatibility.
4.5.
Hot and cold surfaces
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It is not allowed to carry passengers other than the driver and its passenger on the
product.
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The Duet may not be towed or pushed by other vehicles
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Do not leave the Duet unattended with only the passenger in the chair.
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Do not use the wheelchair for transport of objects of all kind.
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Do not ride without a passenger. The Duet is balanced for loaded operation, and
actually is less stable to drive without a passenger
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Caution on uneven and slanting road surfaces or tram rails.
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Only charge the batteries (optional) of the Duet in well ventilated area's.
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When driving the Duet in the dark, be sure that you have the lights switched on.
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Drive slowly and with care when using the Duet for the first time. Because the Duet
is not a genuine bicycle, both the driver and the user have to get used to the driving
characteristics.
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As a three wheeled cycle the Duet has a different performance than a regular two
wheeler. Inexperienced riders should practice slowly first.
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Special care should be taken in driving on unequal surfaces such as slopes, unequal
pavements and during descending from footpaths.
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On a bicycle, you steer largely by leaning into the corners. You cannot lean a three
wheeler this way. The cyclist may improve the balance of the Duet on curves leaning
into the inner curve. You will notice that the Duet automatically leans the bicycle
part into the curve.
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Put the Duet always fully on the parking brake when parking.
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The Duet has a wide turning circle so beware. Turning in a narrow situation can be
eased if the cyclist gets off, lifts the bike part a little and turns the whole machine on
the spot
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On slippery surfaces, like ice and snow, the driving speed must be reduced
accordingly.
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Always wear an approved safety helmets.
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Note that no other persons or animals are in the direct contact zone of the Duet
when using it.
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Always drive slowly in the near surrounding of other people or animals.
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The materials of the cushions and seating shell are not flame retardant. It is strongly
advised not to smoke in the wheelchair and to keep a safe distance from open fire.
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Do not neglect your legal responsibility towards the disabled.
