WHEEL-E usage instructions
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Before every trip, check the condition of
the wheels of the wheelchair-product combina-
tion (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes and
rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign bod-
ies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts, the wheelchair-product combination
must not be operated any further. In this case,
contact your rehabilitation specialist dealer or
PRO ACTIV.
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 driv-
ing behaviour, the range, and the braking reac-
tion of the product. Moreover, there is an in-
creased risk of a flat tyre.
Before starting your trip, check all electri-
cal plug connections for firm contact and the
rechargeable batteries for firm seating in the
rechargeable battery holders.
Before starting your trip, check the func-
tioning 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 footplate support of the wheelchair
when using the product.
Depending on the equipment, 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 trip
and must not be covered by objects.
It is recommended that you only take a
trip with completely charged rechargeable
batteries. If this recommendation is not fol-
lowed, you must take into account that the
range will be restricted when planning your
route. When driving long distances, it is rec-
ommended to take along a fully charged re-
placement 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 punc-
tured/flat tyre. An alternative to this is an
emergency puncture repair spray that fills your
tyre with a foam that hardens in the tyre.
13 Safety instructions – while driv-
ing/using
The usage instructions of the connected
wheelchair must be strictly observed when
using the product.
Please note that some parts of your prod-
uct can become extremely hot in high ambient
temperatures. This means that above 50°C,
the product may be damaged and above 40°C,
there is already the risk of burns for the user
which should not be underestimated, particu-
larly for people with impaired sensitivity. For
this reason, the product should not be exposed
to such extreme temperatures. PRO ACTIV
cannot accept any liability or provide any war-
ranty for personal injury and material damage
caused by such stresses. Similarly, there are
also certain risks at extremely low tempera-
tures.
