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Wheelchair transport with lithium
ion batteries
Protect lithium ion batteries from temper-
atures outside of the approved tempera-
ture range for transport as well as storage.
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Therefore view chapter
technical data for model 1.054
The lithium ion batteries built into your
electric travelling wheelchair are permitted
to be transported on the road, by train or
in the air.
But there are different rules for transport of
your electric travelling wheelchair. These
depend on where and how the electric trav-
elling wheelchair is to be transported.
Before travelling, inform yourself about the
valid national regulations in your country as
well as at your destination concerning the
transport of lithium ion batteries.
Contact the respective transport agency in
the individual case.
Individual transport agencies may have reg-
ulations, that might limit or forbid the trans-
portation.
Currently, for transport by plane, the lithium
ion batteries have to be removed from your
electric travelling wheelchair and carried in
your hand baggage.
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Before going on a flight clarify the
specific transport conditions with
your flight agency and also the legal
regulations concerning transport in
a plane in your country of residence
as well as at your destination.
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For removal observe chapter
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Observe chapter
Transport of lithium ion batteries
Protect the lithium ion batteries so that
neither moisture nor foreign objects (e.g.
small metal parts, nails or other conduc-
tive materials) can get into the gaps of the
lithium ion batteries.
Consult your specialist dealer before ship-
ping or transporting a damaged lithium ion
battery.
Safety information to lithium ion
batteries
Special care is to be taken with lithium ion
batteries.
Lithium ion batteries that have been
dropped are not to be used again, have
them replaced by your specialist dealer
immediately.
Lithium ion batteries that have been drop
should not be stored in the apartment/
house.
Defective lithium ion batteries are not to
be used again, have them replaced by
your specialist dealer immediately.
Only the lithium ion batteries supplied by
us may be applied.
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Lithium ion batteries from other
manufacturers can lead to injuries
or material damages.
Do not damage, modify, heat, burn,
short-circuit, disassembly or place lithium
ion batteries in fluids.
Only use the lithium ion battery to oper-
ate your electric travelling wheelchair.
Protect lithium ion batteries from temper-
atures outside of the approved tempera-
ture range for transport as well as storage.
