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these. We recommend you get written confirmation that you have advised the airline, prior to travel. They may
ask you for the UN number or other battery data and this is shown below.
At the time of writing no such conditions are imposed for the standard Nickel Metal Hydride (NMH) battery,
but it may well be worth advising them in advance. If you experience problems on booking, please contact
Trekinetic customer service for the latest advice.
Trekinetic strongly recommend that you request to stay in your GTE until just before you board and
do not
allow
the airport staff to remove the wheels or fold the chair, prior to it being placed in the airline hold. Ensure
that the airline operator’s s
taff understand how the clutch levers and freewheel mode are applied. You may
cover the seat with bubble wrap or similar for extra protection, if desired. Fully reclining the chair by closing
the shock absorber is also recommended to avoid damage.
We also highly recommend that you remove the joystick by loosening the 2 x M6 screws with the appropriately
sized Allen key and disconnecting the joystick cable below the armrest. The M6 screws should then be re-
tightened with the joystick removed to secure the clamping mechanism.
We also strongly recommend that you disconnect the electrical connectors on each front wheel and tie/attach
them to the inner motor hubs using the holes around the periphery. If you use cable ties, use the reusable type
so you can undo them without need for a sharp object. Ensure that the ends of the connectors face downwards
so they cannot fill with rain. In this case note that the chair will be manually operable only and without any
progressive braking. (Flipping the clutch levers to POWER will keep the chair stationary).
Caution
If removing the joystick, first disconnect/pull off connector under the armrest, then power up the joystick for a
moment to ensure there is no current in the joystick that may cause mild electric shock. Then switch off power
and the controller screws and lower ball joint fittings may then be removed and safely stored.
The joystick controller is an expensive item and easily damaged by the careless. Ask the airline if you can carry
it in your hand luggage. Naturally, removing the joystick also removes the possibility of third parties using your
personal chair under power.
Our users have proven, that the method above, is the one mostly likely to ensure that your Trekinetic arrives at
your destination, safely and undamaged.
Disclaimer
This information is supplied in good faith, but it should not be assumed that by following it, a guarantee of safe
transit will be guaranteed. Several factors are beyond our control or may need varying and responsibility for
securing of the chair in transit must rest with the transport organisation, or its representatives thereof.
Airline and Carrier information
Please print this page off and hand in to the airline stating whether NMH or Li-ion battery
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