Operating instructions wheel-e
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Check the air pressure in the tyres of the
wheelchair-product combination at regular
intervals. Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. When the tyre pressure is
too low, it has a detrimental effect on the
driving behaviour, the range, and the braking
reaction of the product. Moreover, there is an
increased risk of a flat tyre.
Before starting your trip, check all
electrical plug connections for firm contact and
the rechargeable batteries for firm seating in
the rechargeable battery holders.
Before starting your trip, check the
functioning of the product's brake. If all existing
brakes are not fully functional, no trips may be
taken.
Before every trip, check that the product is
firmly attached to the adapter and that the
adapter is firmly attached to the wheelchair.
The product may not be operated on the
wheelchair if any of the connections are not
tight and secure. In this case, contact your
rehabilitation specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the feet plate of the wheelchair when using
the product, if necessary by using a special
fixation device.
Depending on the optional extras, the
product may have folding/closing mechanisms
that pose a risk of crushing injuries (e.g.
pinching your fingers). For this reason, please
allow your rehabilitation specialist dealer to
explain how to work these mechanisms and
then have a go yourself under instruction.
Check the function of the front and rear
lights as well as the effectiveness of the side
and rear reflectors before every trip. Lights and
reflectors must be clearly visible during the
journey and must not be covered by objects.
Especially trips that take place in the dark or in
the twilight, the lighting must be functional and
visible. For longer trips in the dark, we
recommend that you also take along extra
rechargeable batteries.
It is recommended that you only take a
trip with completely charged rechargeable
batteries. If this recommendation is not
followed, you must take into account that the
range will be restricted when planning your
route. When driving long distances, it is
recommended to take along a fully charged
replacement rechargeable battery.
To minimise the risk of suffering serious
head injuries in the event of a fall, a helmet
should always be worn when driving with the
product.
When travelling, always carry a repair kit
and tyre pump for repairs in event of
punctured/flat tyre. A alternative to this is a
pump spray that fills your tyre with a foam that
hardens in the tyre.
14 Safety instructions – while
driving/using
Please note that some parts of your
product can become extremely hot under hot
ambient temperatures. This can cause damage
to the product above temperatures of 50 °C,
and risk of burns for the user already above
40 °C. For this reason, the product should not
be exposed to such extreme temperatures.
PRO ACTIV cannot accept any liability or
provide any warranty for personal injury and
material damage caused by such stresses.
Similarly, there are also certain risks at
extremely low temperatures.
Always hold onto the handlebar with both
hands while driving, braking and manoeuvring.
If the driving situation requires you to take one
hand off the handlebar, this is only permitted
when the speed has been reduced to the
minimum possible beforehand.
Increase the speed slowly up to the
desired speed.
When driving in curves, reduce your
speed to a minimum and if possible, lean your
upper body towards the curve.
