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4.3 Drive/push mode
The lever (Fig. 5/
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) for switching the
drive motors between the drive mode
and push mode is located on the right
side of the wheelchair (optional: lever
on the left side.
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Caution:
The wheelchair should only be
switched into the push mode for
manoeuvring when it is standing on
a level surface.
Before selecting the push mode in an
emergency case and on slopes, a helper
should hold the wheelchair in order to
stop an unwanted movement of the
wheelchair.
– The electric magnetic brakes are
switched off in the push mode. A
braking of the vehicle is then only
possible by switching back into the
drive mode.
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Comply with the contents of the
'Safety information for electric vehicles'
brochure.
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4.2.5 Safety information
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Do not pull out the security plug whilst
still in motion. Do not press the ON/
OFF key whilst still in motion. Press-
ing the key will then switch off the
electric wheelchair and cause it to
stop immediately.
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A danger of tipping over always ex-
ists when driving with a backrest re-
clined to the rear or a seat raised at
the front: A danger of tipping over
always exists when driving with a
backrest reclined to the rear or a seat
raised at the front. Bring the seat into
its lower position and the backrest
into the upright position before the
start of the journey.
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Do not adjust the seat or backrest
angle on rising/falling gradients.
– Danger of tipping over!
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Lean the upper body forwards when
crossing an obstacle.
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The attachment/detachment of ac-
cessories/components alters the driv-
ing behaviour.
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Tyres are made of a rubber mixture
and can leave permanent or difficult-
to-remove marks on some surfaces
(e.g. plastic, wooden or parquet
flooring, carpets, mats).
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An exposure to high temperatures
from lamps, the sun or other heat or
light sources can damage the uphol-
stery. Protect the upholstery with a
cover and/or park the wheelchair in
a protected area.
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Never expose the electric wheelchair
to extreme weather conditions.
