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Driving on public roads
Comply with all national regulations for driv-
ing on public roads and ask your authorised
distributor about any required accessories.
The electric wheelchair can be delivered
with accessory lights. The system consists of
2 front headlights, 2 tail lights and mount-
ing brackets.
In poor visibility or at night, we recommend
installing the lights and driving with them
on, both to improve your visibility and make
you more easily seen.
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When driving on public roads, the driv-
er is responsible for the functional and
operational safety of the wheelchair.
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Always comply with any applicable
traffic regulations when driving on
public roads.
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If you drive at night, we recommend
wearing bright, conspicuous clothing
so that you are more easily seen.
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Avoid using carriageways and bike
paths when driving at night.
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Make sure that the lights are not cov-
ered by loose clothing or other items
attached to the wheelchair.
CLEANING
Always turn off the electric wheelchair
before beginning any cleaning.
Non-ionic detergents, solvents and es-
pecially alcohol may react with synthetic
coverings.
Never rinse or pressure rinse your electric
wheelchair. – Danger of a short circuit!
Cushions and coverings are usually sup-
plied with cleaning instructions (care tag).
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Follow the instructions in
Explanation
of the washing instruction symbols
on
page 72.
Otherwise, the following precautions apply:
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Clean the cushions with warm water
and washing-up liquid.
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Stains can be removed with a sponge
or soft brush.
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Use ordinary detergent to remove
stubborn stains.
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If the wheelchair is equipped with a
Varilite Back System, both the seat cov-
er and back cushion can be machine
washed. Follow the instructions.
After washing, damp wipe with clean water
and leave to dry.
Clean the chassis and the wheels with a
mild cleaning agent, then dry thoroughly.
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Check the frame for corrosion and oth-
er damage.
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Synthetic materials must only be
cleaned with warm water and a neutral
detergent or brown soap.
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If you use an ordinary synthetic deter-
gent, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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