© 2016 Van Os Medical B.V.
Koperslagerij 3 | 4651 SK Steenbergen | The Netherlands | T: +31 (0)167-573020 | E: [email protected] | W:
www.vanosmedical.com
© 2016 Van Os Medical B.V.
Koperslagerij 3 | 4651 SK Steenbergen | The Netherlands | T: +31 (0)167-573020 | E: [email protected] | W:
www.vanosmedical.com
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User manual
| Solax Go! and Solax Deluxe
User manual
| Solax Go! and Solax Deluxe
4.
User instructions
It is very important that you teach yourself the correct user instructions. Therefore, you need to know all the
components of the scooter as described in this user manual. Always check with an expert about developing safe
methods regarding your physical abilities to use your scooter.
4.1 Balance
Daily actions like getting in and out of the scooter, reaching and bending, will affect the balance of the scooter. This
has to do with the weight distribution and a change in the centre of gravity. To avoid the scooter tipping over or
other dangerous situations, follow the instructions below.
4.1.1
Getting in and out of the scooter
Getting in and out of the scooter is a common action. The level of difficulty when getting in and out depends on,
among other things, your physical abilities. Within we describe the guidelines you should follow when getting in and
out of the scooter. When you can no longer do this without help, we advise you to talk to an occupational therapist
to discuss your possibilities and decide how you can best get in and out of the scooter.
Getting in the scooter
Before getting in the scooter, make sure it is on a flat surface. The scooter should always be in drive setting before
getting in. When the scooter is in drive, the motor brake is engaged automatically. Always check if the scooter is
turned off. You can do this by looking at the LED lights on the dashboard. The dashboard will not be lit. When the
scooter is turned off, you prevent the possibility of accidently touching the levers and hurting yourself or others.
You should make sure that the tiller is in the upright position. When getting in, you can flip up the armrest on one
side. Before driving, always flip the armrests back down. Put your foot in the (approximate) middle of the foot
platform when getting in the scooter. If there is a seatbelt present, you should fasten it before driving. To assume
the ideal driving posture, you can adjust the tiller in the desired angle. Turn on the scooter. The LED lights on the
dashboard will be clearly lit.
Getting out of the scooter
When getting out of the scooter, follow the instructions for getting in, in reverse order. Make sure to always turn off
the scooter before getting out. Return the tiller back into its most upright position. You can now flip up the armrest
and get out of the scooter. Always try to get out as close to your destination as possible.
