Usage instructions for NJ1 adaptive bike
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14 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Driving on steps and escalators with the
product is forbidden.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can, how-
ever, be reduced due to the specifications of
the type of wheelchair or its settings. There-
fore, you should observe the values given in
the wheelchair's usage instructions or the re-
strictions dependent on the settings.
When driving over or passing obstacles, it
is important that you avoid any product or body
parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead
to falls causing serious injuries to the user and
third parties as well as damage to the product.
Always drive over curbs or other obsta-
cles so that you cross them to the front or at
right angles and at the minimum required
speed. If you approach them at an angle or
pass over an obstacle with just one rear wheel,
there is an increased risk of tipping over to the
side.
15 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and dan-
gerous situations
The operator of the product determines the
route to be driven themselves, taking the us-
age instructions, their driving knowledge, and
physical abilities into consideration.
Personal driving skills are particularly important
in the following dangerous locations that are
provided as examples; the product user must
use their judgement before driving in such
locations:
quay walls, landing and berthing locations,
paths and locations close to water, unse-
cured bridges and dykes.
narrow paths, slopes (e.g. ramps and
driveways), narrow paths on a slope,
mountainous routes.
narrow and/or steeply sloping paths along
main roads or near cliffs.
routes that are covered in leaves, snow or
ice.
ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.
When driving in a curve or turning on hills
or downward slopes, there may be an in-
creased tendency to tip over to the side due to
the changes in the centre of gravity. Avoid
such driving manoeuvres. If these cannot be
avoided, perform these driving manoeuvres
with increased caution and only at a very slow
speed. If necessary, the driving manoeuvre
must not be performed or only with the help of
an assistant.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When waiting at potential hazard areas
(e.g. while waiting at a pedestrian crossing, on
hills or slopes or at ramps of any type), always
hold down the service brakes.
Extreme caution is needed when crossing
main roads, intersections and level crossings.
Crossing rails in the road or at level crossings
must never be undertaken while driving paral-
lel, otherwise the wheels could become caught
which would result in the wheelchair and the
product being unable to manoeuvre.
Before driving on a ramp and lifting
equipment on vehicles, ensure that they are
wide enough so that you do not risk one of the
product or wheelchair wheels slipping off the
ramp. When lifting or lowering a ramp or lifting
equipment, the service brake of the product
should be applied. Always keep the product in
the middle of the ramp.
The grip of the tyres on the ground is
reduced under wet conditions. There is an
increased risk of slipping. Adjust your driving,
braking and steering behaviour accordingly.
