Permobil C400, Owner'S Manual

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Permobil C500 Owner´s Manual Transport
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General advice for air transport
When transporting your wheelchair by air, you should primarily pay attention to
the following three things:
1. Batteries
Gel batteries:
In most cases, they do not need to be removed from the wheelchair.
If your wheelchair has an automatic main fuse, this must always be in the Off
position.
Acid batteries:
Most airlines require that batteries be removed from the wheel-
chair and transported in special boxes that the airline may provide.
2. The wheelchair’s dimensions and weight
How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important, depending
on the type of airplane in which the wheelchair is to be transported. The smaller
the airplane is, the smaller the wheelchair may be/weigh and vice versa. Always
check with the airline what rules apply.
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CAUTION
If you do not know what type of main fuse your wheelchair has, contact Permobil or your service
contact. Some airlines may refuse to accept acid batteries on board.