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2.8.1 Preparing the electric wheelchair for use
When you start using your electric wheelchair, make sure that it is standing on level ground.
All wheels must be in contact with the ground.
1. Make sure that the freewheel mode is OFF and the operator control is switched off.
2. Adjust the wheelchair best suited for yourself.
3. Set the operator control in the most comfortable position.
4. Sit down on the seat and verify that both armrests have been adjusted so your
forearms are folded down.
5. Put your wheelchair on with the "ON/OFF" button from the operator control.
Now put the speed control on the operator control to the minimum position. Your electric
wheelchair is now ready for use.
2.8.2 Handling after usage
Before getting off from your electric wheelchair, make sure that all four wheels touch the
ground simultaneously.
Push on the "ON/OFF" button from the operator control, the display of the operator control
goes out.
2.9 Operating the brakes
The wheelchair is foreseen from regular and parking brakes according STVZO (the German
traffic law).
Let go of the joystick to stop the electric wheelchair and activate the regular brakes.
With the freewheel device you can operate the parking brakes.
2.9.1 Parking the electric wheelchair
Once your electric wheelchair has been turned off, no command can be sent to the driving
system. Always park your electric wheelchair on sites that are easy accessible and on
horizontal surfaces that the four wheels are touching the ground.
2.9.2 Operator controls
The instructions for use from the operator controls you can find in the seperate user manals
of the operator controls that is included with your wheelchair.
Changing the software is only allowed by Vermeiren. For changes in the software
contact Vermeiren.
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CAUTION:
Risk of pinching - Do not put your fingers between the operator
control and the other parts when positioning the operator control.
The operator control
can be
completely swing away. Take the
operator control and turn him
inwards or outwards with the
swivel system
.