Operating instructions wheel-e
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When driving, never jerk the handlebar to
the left or the right, as this may cause the
wheelchair-product combination to tip over
sideways in certain circumstances.
While driving, never reach into the
wheelchair wheels, in the area of the product
wheel or into other rotating parts; otherwise
injuries may occur.
Brake the product using the service
brakes, and when driving down longer slopes,
activate the recuperation to relieve the brakes.
During long trips the brakes and the drive
of the product may heat up. Therefore, do not
touch the brakes or the drive during or
immediately after the trip (e.g., when detaching
or loading the product).
If the situation allows it, the speed should
be reduced by carefully applying the service
brake. Abrupt braking can cause the upper
body to fall forwards which can thereby result
in injuries or loss of vehicle control.
The product is only designed to be used
to transport one person with limited mobility
and must not be used for any other purpose,
e.g. by playing children or to transport goods.
If the weight load on the drive wheel
decreases (e.g. when driving on slopes) or
when driving on loose/slippery surfaces, the
braking action of the wheel may be
considerably reduced. The driving style and
speed should be adjusted so that the product
can be safely stopped at all times using the
brakes.
Towing or using a trailer is not permitted.
Make sure that cables and lines are not
kinked or tangled somewhere. This could
cause them to be damaged which could lead to
the brakes and gear shift not working correctly.
In this case, the product must no longer be
operated.
15 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Driving on steps with the product is
forbidden.
You may not ride on escalators using the
product.
Obstacles like curbs, for example, should
always be negotiated driving forwards and
always using the minimum speed required.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can,
however, be reduced due to the specifications
of the type of wheelchair or its settings.
Therefore, you should observe the values
given in the wheelchair's operating instructions
or the restrictions dependent on the settings.
When driving over or passing obstacles, it
is important that you avoid any product or body
parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead
to falls causing serious injuries to the user and
third parties as well as damage to the product.
Always drive over curbs or other obstacles
so that you cross them to the front or at right
angles. If you drive at them on an angle, or
only have one rear wheel on the obstacle,
there is an increased risk of tipping over to the
side which can result in serious injuries to the
user and third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
16 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and
dangerous situations
The operator of the product determines
his/herself the route to be driven taking the
operating instructions, their driving knowledge
and physical abilities into consideration.
The personal driving skills are particularly
important in the following dangerous locations
which are provided as examples; the product's
user must use their judgement before driving in
such locations:
