Handicare ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS, Руководство пользователя

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Operating instructions
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3.3.11 Slopes
The wheelchair was designed in such a way that 7º
slopes (approx. 12%) can be safely taken while in a
neutral seating position.
Warning!
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It is possible to take a slope that is steeper than is considered safe
When driving down a slope steeper than 8 º, the maximum speed will be reduced. This way, the wheelchair will remain stable if
suddenly braked.
Warning!
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Never drive up or down a slope diagonally. This may cause the wheelchair to topple over.
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Never unlock the motor on a slope: if your wheelchair is in neutral, the automatic parking brake will
not function. You may start moving down the slope inadvertently!
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Manoeuvring on slopes, whether forward or in reverse, may result in dangerous situations. Slow
down.
3.3.12 Reverse driving
You can reverse your wheelchair by pulling the joystick towards you. The maximum speed in reverse is lower than in forward.
Warning!
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When driving in reverse, the wheelchair will move into the opposite direction of the joystick!
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Your wheelchair will not be as powerful driving in reverse as it is when you are driving forward.
Keep this in mind when reversing up a slope.
3.3.13 Free Wheel
To be able to push the wheelchair, the parking brake must be switched off.
This is done by moving the handle on the left-hand side of the wheelchair into the direction of the arrow, see Figure 18 below.
When pushing the wheelchair, place one hand on the arm rest and the other against the back rest of the wheelchair.
motor release (= neutral)
Figure 18