Operating instructions
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Do not ride parallel to slopes and
inclinations due to the risk of tipping.
You may only drive on slopes where the
wheelchair-product combination can be safely
controlled by steering and braking of the
product. Never drive the product on slopes of
more than 10 %.
Do not stop on a steep slope, otherwise
there is a risk of losing control of the product. If
possible, do not turn on a slope or change your
direction.
Never turn the product off on upwards or
downwards slopes. This could result in
dangerous situations to which you can only
react with a delay in terms of electrical
assistance or virtually not at all by manual
means.
When the drive system is switched on and
a support level has been set, the smallest
movement on the driving signal transmitter is
converted into a drive command. When waiting
at potential hazard areas (e.g. while waiting at
a pedestrian crossing, on hills or slopes or at
ramps of any type), always hold down the
service brakes.
In rooms, tight or dangerous areas or
when manoeuvring, the product may only be
used with the drive inactive and turned off to
prevent unintentional drive signals. Due to the
increased turning circle, it can be difficult to
turn in buildings, in front of or in lifts or other
buildings, as the standard in such buildings
assumes a maximum turning circle of 1.5 m.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product. These could cause an
unwanted drive impulse when stationary and
prevent safe operation of the product while
driving.
Make sure that the passive illumination
(reflectors) are always on your product, are in
perfect condition and are clearly visible.
At twilight and in the dark, always switch
on the lights on the product and on the coupled
wheelchair.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (at least the width of a
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles
and other road users.
When driving on public areas, roads,
paths, and spaces, the provisions of the
German road traffic regulations (StVO) and
road traffic licensing regulations (StVZO) must
be observed.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose
surfaces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths (e.g. large gravel, potholes) there is an
increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well
as tipping.
If you encounter new driving situations
which are unknown to you, approach them with
great care. If you consider that the risk is too
high, you must immediately abort the driving
manoeuvre and, if required, call for help to
assist you in extracting yourself from this
situation.
You must not make telephone calls while
driving. You should also avoid driving near to
strong electrical interference fields.
The driving characteristics of the product
can be influenced by electromagnetic fields
which can be produced by mobile phones or
other radiating devices. The power supply to
the product should be switched off when
operating such devices.
Operating the product can affect other
devices, for example theft protection barriers in
department stores.
By performing regular checks, ensure that
the safety bolts of the adapter are always in
the correct position while driving (see operating
instructions "Adapter and adaptation").
