AC Mobility
User Manual for the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive electric wheelchair
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January 2009
When seated in the chair
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Avoid the risk of overbalancing the chair by making sure that you do not shift your weight
distribution to the point where the chair may become unstable and tip over. Do not reach or lean
over from the chair as this will cause the centre of gravity to shift.
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When not driving the chair, make sure the power to the wheelchair is turned OFF as this will prevent
any unintended movement by the chair that may be caused by you or others who come into contact
with the joystick controller. This will also reduce the risk of the electric brakes being released or
unintended movement of the chair through electromagnetic interference, as described below.
Accident prevention and your safety
To help prevent accidents arising through unforeseen events, travelling over rough or uneven ground,
encountering obstacles etc, we strongly recommend that you wear a seat belt when driving your power
wheelchair.
Transport in a motor vehicle
It is not recommended that users of wheelchairs be transported in motor vehicles while seated in their
wheelchair.
It is important that your Atigra Mid Wheel Drive chair is correctly secured by an approved restraint system
when it is transported in a motor vehicle. The controller should be turned off and the park brakes applied.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage.
Obstacles and driving hazards
You may encounter obstacles or hazards when driving your chair. It is important to remain observant for
obstacles or hazards such as :
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objects on the ground.
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ramps or slopes which you cross that may cause the chair to change its lateral or longitudinal
stability. Do not go up or down inclines that have water, ice, oil or other slippery substances on the
surface
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loose, slippery or rough surfaces.
Such obstacles or hazards may make the chair unstable and tip over, which may cause injury to yourself or
others. Plan ahead; do not drive the chair on any surface if you have doubts about the surface and whether it
may affect the chair stability or your ability to control the wheelchair in a safe manner.
Do not attempt to climb ramps or slopes where the angle is greater than 10 degrees
Driving over kerbs or single steps
The chair was not designed for climbing or descending kerbs or single steps of more than 50mm (2”). To climb
or descend kerbs or single steps of greater height may cause the chair to tip over or for you to fall out of the
chair, possibly resulting in injury to yourself or to others. When you encounter a kerb or single step, try to
avoid it by finding a ramp or another way around it.
It is strongly recommended that you have someone assist you by stabilizing the chair when climbing or
descending a kerb or single step!
It is important that any kerb or step is approached at right angles and at slow speed to reduce the risk of
making the chair unstable or losing control of the driving of the chair. Failure to do so may result in injury to
yourself or others, or damage to your chair!
Stairs and Escalators
Never use the chair to climb or descend a set of stairs or an escalator! Doing so may result in injury to yourself
or others, or damage to your chair!
Public roads, highways and parking areas
Show extreme caution when driving your wheelchair on a public road, highway or parking area.
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