Trekinetic GTE MK II, User Manual

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2. Safety Notice
This wheelchair has been designed to the highest standards with a specific focus on user safety. The
revolutionary Trekinetic wheelchair system has been independently tested to ensure it meets or exceeds
current strength and fatigue standards but nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by improperly using
their wheelchair or exceeding recommended guidelines.
Many actions are different compared to a traditional four-wheel, rear driven chair so please allow yourself time
to explore these in a safe environment, ideally with a companion. Get to know how it performs and test the seat
in various positions, for example you will find that the chair is more stable downhill with the seat reclined.
Unlike a conventional four wheeled wheelchair, our unique three-wheel design all but ensures you will have a
wheel in contact with the ground, making it especially stable off road. You may find that you can go across
certain terrains at higher speeds than many other chairs, however, even the Trekinetic GTE has its limits, so
always be mindful, that as speed rises, stability and safety decreases.
One of the most unstable situations for any vehicle is turning sharply on hills, uneven terrain, on cambered
surfaces, high speed or at worse any combination of these. So please remember the general rule*: Going
uphill
- seat backrest upright . Going downhill -seat backrest down (fully reclined). The chair will always be more
stable with the wheels set in the MEAN position and you should always ensure that the footrest is fully
extended and locked in position by pressing down firmly.
*This is a general rule and cannot take account of all occupant weight distributions. Users need to determine
the position they feel is the most suitable. If in any doubt, please contact the factory or you dealer for further
advice. Please also beware of potholes. They can cause instability, just as well as bumps!
Just like a racing driver, for the most efficient progress, use the controls with the utmost sensitivity and
precision. Take time to learn these skills and you will be rewarded with improved ability in many conditions,
over many different terrains.
When getting in and out of the chair, always make sure the levers beside the front wheels are down in the
POWER position and the joystick is powered off, as this will lock the wheels in position and eliminate the chance
of the chair moving. Please note that the Trekinetic GTE has not been crash tested and therefore is not suitable
for user in chair transport in a motor vehicle.
Always use ramps if available and do not descend or turn at high speed. Become acquainted with the kerb
climbing techniques and do not strike them at speed. Make a point of being aware of the rear castor’s
orientation. Do not expose the Carbon Fibre structure to naked flames. The rear shock absorber contains high
pressure Nitrogen gas. Under no circumstances apply heat, force or try to dismantle this unit. In the event of
malfunction or end of life, contact your dealer or the factory for advice. Before use, please read all sections of
this manual
carefully. If there is anything you don’t understand or need explaining, please reach out to your local
dealer.
We strongly recommend having the chair serviced after the first 6 months of use by an accredited Trekinetic
service centre. From there on, we recommend your Trekinetic wheelchair is serviced every 6-12 months
depending on usage to ensure optimum working condition. If you feel confident enough to service the chair
yourself, please contact Trekinetic directly who will provide a Service Schedule for you to follow.
The maximum user weight is 114 kg and only one person may be carried. Although the GTE is shower proof and
includes IP66 rated electrical connectors, like all electrical items it should not be exposed for prolonged periods
of time. Under no circumstances should the chair or any part of it be immersed in water. Excess exposure to
water may cause damage to the electrical circuits and damaged caused by extensive water ingress will not be
covered warranty.
The Trekinetic GTE is classified as a Class II vehicle and is therefore not to be used on the road.