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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT’D)
This wheelchair cannot be used in heavy rain, snow, or icy conditions.
Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical failure.
The frame, motor, and other electrical wheelchair parts are not waterproof.
Washing the electric wheelchair with a water hose is prohibited. If the electric wheelchair has been wet, please
remove the battery as soon as possible and ensure the electric wheelchair and battery are dry before attempting
to use it again.
Use appropriate safety precautions if you attempt to navigate slippery surfaces
and move slowly.
Never drive through a water puddle. The electric motor has only 3-inch clearance
and if the motor is run through water it could damage the motor as shown in
Photo A1
.
Do not use the electric wheelchair in a bath, sauna, or near swimming pools and do
not use the electric wheelchair near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or oceans.
Always ensure the battery cover is closed and make sure that all the electrical connections are secure and safe.
If the joystick is broken, replace the controller before attempting to use the wheelchair.
3” CLEARENCE
Photo A1