7
2 . S AF ET Y NOT ICE
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Do not use your power chair under any of the following conditions:-
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On roads.
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Do not drive at night or in rain or snow.
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Do not drive your power chair in an ‘S’ pattern or make erratic turns.
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Do not take the power chair onto escalators.
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE POWER CHAIR BE USED AS A SEAT IN
ANOTHER VEHICLE (CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).
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Electrical equipment
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Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices whilst driving.
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Always switch off the power chair and remove the ignition key before using a mobile
phone.
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Do not charge a mobile phone or any other electrical device from the power chair battery.
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Automatic power shut down
In order to avoid accidentally draining the battery, your power chair is equipped with an
automatic power shut down. If the power chair is turned on, it will automatically turn off
after remaining undisturbed for a period of 30 minutes. When this happens, simply switch
your power chair off and back on and it will be ready to use once again.
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Ramps, inclines and descents
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Do not drive onto ramps that are steeper than the specified gradient. Refer to the
section entitled
‘CLIMBING ANGLES’ in ‘7. SPECIFICATION’.
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Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a slope.
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Do not drive on uneven pavements or paths etc. Refer to the section entitled ‘MAX.
GROUND
CLEARANCE’ in ‘7. SPECIFICATION’.
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Do not drive on paths or pavements with excessively steep
gradients.
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Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
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Always lean forward when climbing uphill
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Starting and Driving
1.
Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2.
Fold down the armrests so that you can rest your arms.
3.
Turn the power switch to ‘ON’.
4.
Check the battery indicator for power - if necessary, recharge the battery.
