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Q50 R Carbon
5.4 Driving the wheelchair
WARNING
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The user of the wheelchair is at all times completely
responsible for complying with the applicable local safety
regulations and guidelines.
Powered wheelchairs are driven by means of a controller.
1. Switch on the controller.
2. Set the maximum speed limit.
3. Move the joystick in the direction in which you would like
to go.
4. Moving the joystick even further forwards will cause the
wheelchair to drive faster.
Road use
This product is approved for indoor use. Please show the
utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road if used
outdoors.
DANGER!
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Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to
see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road.
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If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you are
certain that it is safe.
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Always cross the road as quickly as possible, there may be
other traffic.
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Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could
possibly become lodged in your chair mechanism or in the
spokes of the rear wheels. This could cause the chair to
come to a sudden stop.
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Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair
castors or wheels to become lodged, causing the chair to
come to a sudden stop.
Adverse conditions:
Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in
adverse conditions, e.g. on wet slippery surfaces, you may
experience a reduction in the grip and traction of your
wheelchair.
DANGER!
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We recommend you take extra precautions in these
conditions, particularly on slopes; your wheelchair could
become unstable or skid causing possible injury. This
product is approved for indoor use.
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When you are using a Powered Wheelchair take extra care
with loose or long items of clothing. Moving parts, such
as wheels, can be potentially dangerous or even fatal if
clothing becomes entangled.
NOTE :
Extreme variances in temperature may trigger the self protect
mechanism in the control system. If this occurs the control
system will temporarily shut down to prevent damage to the
electronics or the wheelchair.
5.5 Curves
DANGER!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to turn
sharply you must reduce your speed with the joystick or speed
setting. This is particularly important when travelling across
or down a slope. Disregarding this advice could lead to your
wheelchair tipping over.
5.6 Braking & Emergency stop
There are three ways to stop your wheelchair:
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Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release
the joystick. This will bring the chair to a halt in a controlled
manner.
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Pulling back the joystick will break the chair abruptly with a
fast stop.
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Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in
motion will also bring the chair to a halt.
WARNING!
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Switching the control system off is only to be used in an
emergency situation as the stopping action is very abrupt.
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