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Forest 3+
2020-01
Using your wheelchair
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3.3 Operating console
Risk of injuries or damage
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Be aware that the stability decreases when the wheelchair is adjusted from sitting-strait to
inclined position.
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Make sure there is enough space around the wheelchair to operate backrest and seat.
How to use the operating console is described in a specific user manual, enclosed with the
delivery of your wheelchair. If this manual is missing, contact your specialist dealer
immediately.
Put the joystick in the neutral (central) position before pressing the on/off button, otherwise
the electronics will be blocked. To release this block, switch the operating console off and
on again.
Technical protections
The operating console enables you to control all driving components and motors to adjust your
body position. For your own safety, and to prevent that the wheelchair gets damaged, movements
are monitored by the electronics. This may result in block of movement, speed decrease or
complete stop. Consult the user manual of the operating console for more information.
To avoid accidental battery run down, your wheelchair is equipped with an automatic power
shutdown system. This system switches off the operating console automatically when it is not
operated for a while. If this occurs, simply switch your console back on.
3.4 Brake and free-wheel lever
Risk of injuries or damage
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Only operate the free-wheel lever when your wheelchair is turned OFF. An attendant should
operate the free-wheel lever. NEVER operate it from sitting position.
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Do not use the free-wheel mode on slopes and inclinations, see symbol on motor:
Make sure that the free-wheel lever is in its braking position BEFORE switching the
wheelchair ON. Electromagnetic brakes do NOT function if the wheelchair is in free-wheel
mode. This is indicated on the operating console. Driving is not possible.
The wheelchair is fitted with a freewheel device that is accessible and operable by the occupant
and attendant. This device shall be used as a parking brake.
Put the chair in neutral with the adjusting levers  on both motors.
DRIVING
Push the adjusting levers  of both motors in
the position of the symbol for driving.
Switch the operator control out and in.
Electronically controlled driving is now
possible.
NEUTRAL
Pull the adjusting levers  of both motors in the position of the symbol for neutral and you
will activate the wheelchair's free-running mode. The wheelchair can now be pushed
without electronic drive.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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