Permobil Chairman 2k, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Safety instructions
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When driving down slopes with a gradient greater than 7°, it is very important that
the user is fully aware of how to maneuver the wheelchair in a safe manor.
Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than 10°. There is a
risk of tipping over.
Operating the seat lift
Ensure that nothing is caught between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift is
operated. Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping.
Therefore, you should only use the seat lift on level ground and not on hilly ground.
Driving on loose or soft surfaces
When the chair is set to the lowest speed, and the batteries are not fully
charged, driving on certain surfaces, such as gravel, sand and thick carpets, may result
in restricted movement.
Moving in and out of the wheelchair
The wheelchair must always be turned off when the user moves in and out of it. It should
stand on a level floor with the brake control engaged, i.e. with the brake on the driving
wheels. Avoid leaning unnecessarily heavily on the arm supports of the seat.
Releasing the brakes
In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and
dry base before releasing the brakes.
Charging the batteries
The batteries must be charged in a well-ventilated room, not in a closet. Do not charge
the batteries in a bathroom or wet room. Use only chargers with a maximum 10A
charging current (mean value). When the charger is connected, the chair must not and
cannot be driven.
Transport
Ensure that the wheelchair is properly secured (see page 32).
If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose, it can cause serious injury to
persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle.
Service
Carry out only the service and maintenance which are stated in the Owner’s Manual. All
other service and maintenance must be carried out by persons with sufficient technical
skill to be able to carry it out in a professional manner.
During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair, the circuit breaker should be
set to the off position. Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the
batteries. Short-circuiting can easily cause an explosion. Always use protective gloves
and goggles.
The recommended air pressure is 29 psi (0.2 MPa). Overfilling entails the risk of explosion.