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4.9 Ramps and lifting
platforms
The wheelchair can be loaded with the
aid of ramps or lifting platforms. The
following safety information must be
observed:
▲
The
'Safety information for electric ve-
hicles'
.
▲
The operating manual for the trans-
port vehicle.
▲
The manufacturer's information for
the ramp or lifting platform.
!
Attention:
The maximum bearing height speci-
fied for the ramp must be greater
than the height 'h' from the ground
to the loading surface, e.g. of the car
(Fig. 30).
4.9.1 Special safety informa-
tion:
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For safety reasons, the wheelchair
must be unloaded (without baggage
and without user) during its loading
into a car or when split ramps are
used.
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Note that when driving on an in-
clined ramp the wheelchair can roll
back a short distance after coming
to a standstill and before the initial
motion (idle zone).
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h
▲
Park the car or van on level and firm
ground and engage the brake in
order to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
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Ramps should be placed on the
ground and vehicle in such a way that
they cannot slip.
▲
Use only a dry, clean and undam-
aged ramp or lifting platform.
▲
Position the ramps so that there is
sufficient space for steering correc-
tions with the wheelchair and no
wheel projects over the ramp edge.
▲
Pre-select the lowest maximum
speed.
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Only approved ramps or lifting plat-
forms may be used.
!
Attention:
The loading capacity per ramp or lift-
ing platform must be greater than
150 kg without driver and greater
than 280 kg with driver (fixed ramps)!
4.8.2 Transport in vehicles
The following items may be necessary
for the transport in vehicles (Fig. 25).
1. Taking off the legrests.
2. Detaching the control unit.
3. Detaching the armrest units.
4. Folding over or detaching the
backrest.
The parts detached for the transport
must be carefully stowed and carefully
attached again before the next journey.
!
Attention:
Do not use the wheelchair without
attached legrests and armrest units!
4.8.3 Securing devices
Use the front eyes (Fig. 26) and the rear
U-shaped securing tube (Fig. 27) for se-
curing the wheelchair.
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