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User manual OUTCHAIR
09/2018
2.4. Safety requirements for transportation, storage and assembly
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Only lifting equipment of a sufficient size may be used for transport.
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The Out Chair must be transported in “wooden crate” packaging, designed by the Logo Silver company, or in packaging
approved by Logo Silver, or transported in another vehicle, fixed with a sufficient number of straps. The Out Chair must only
be lifted by the frame parts.
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During transport, the electrical part of the Out Chair will be switched off via the Joystick. The engine brakes will then
be locked.
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It is forbidden to travel seated in the Out Chair during transport.
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It is essential that the chair be attached with straps to the 3 anchor points provided for this purpose.
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To ensure a lifetime from your Out Chair, it should be stored in a safe place protected from moisture and extreme
temperatures (b5° and +30 ° maximum).
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After each adjustment or settings change made to the Out Chair, the fastening screws and nuts must be screwed back
in firmly.
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Avoid loading the wheelchair into a vehicle with the driver still in the chair.
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If the wheelchair needs to be loaded in with its driver via a ramp, an attendant must stand by the wheelchair to avoid it
tipping over. When using a ramp, a maximum speed of 3 km / h should be applied.
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Do not use the electric wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.
2.5. Operation and safety requirements
The user has the obligation to ensure, before each use, that the Out Chair is in a safe state and in accordance with the
instructions, including the safety functions. The Out Chair should only be activated if all safety functions, such as the brakes, are
in working order. Defective brakes can cause serious accidents and injuries that can put the user’s life at risk.
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Do not exceed the speed limits indicated in the technical specifications section.
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Only one person at a time can use the chair.
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The operational and safety conditions of the Out Chair must be checked at least once a year by an authorized specialist.
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If any errors, faults or other hazards that could cause personal injury are detected, the Out Chair must be taken out of
service immediately.
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The Out Chair only works at temperatures of b5 ° C and + 35 ° C. When operating, the Out Chair should not
be exposed to temperatures above or below those listed above.
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The maximum load supported by the Out Chair is 140 Kg. This user weight should not be exceeded.
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Before each use, a visual inspection must be carried out to check that the groove depth and the tyre pressure are
sufficient (see tyre wear indicator).
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The chair must be turned off when making transfers..
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Obstacles such as sidewalks must be crossed perpendicularly at a moderate pace following the procedure described in
section 7.2. Driving Profile “Crossing”.
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Do not cross over obstacles greater than 4 cm when driving uphill and downhill.
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The Out Chair can be driven on ascents and descents of 10 °. It is forbidden to drive on ascents or descents whose
inclination is greater than this limit.
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For safety reasons, when driving on a descent greater than 5 °, reduce the speed to 5km / h, avoid braking suddenly and
have a seat inclination of 10 ° toward the rear.
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For safety reasons, when driving on an ascent greater than 5°, reduce the speed to 5km / h, avoid accelerating suddenly
and have a seat inclination of 0 ° and the backrest as vertical as possible.
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Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes greater than 5°.
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In 4 Wheel Drive, on most ground, use the outdoor profile, the «crossing» profile is only useful to clear obstacles (e.g.
pavements).