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PAWS UM EN
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Ensure the headlight is on whenever driving
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car drivers may not see a wheelchair driver, and if they
do, they will not expect the Wheelchair to be traveling faster than walking speed.
Inclines, climbing ability and obstacles.
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The maximum gradient for climbing is 10%.
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Attention!
If sufficient drive wheel traction cannot be achieved when starting on a slope,
moving the upper body forward will bring the center of mass closer to the front which may aid drive
wheel traction.
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Attention!
If stopping on an incline, the brake function on the Device drive wheel may be
insufficient to hold the Wheelchair, Device, and driver at a stop. Avoid stopping on inclines, or if
unavoidable, apply the Wheelchair brakes to secure the Device and Wheelchair in place.
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Attention!
If the User attempts gradients greater than 10 degrees, there is a possibility of losing
traction. In such cases, engage the brakes, slowly turn around and go back down the slope.
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Engage obstacles, such as kerbs, front on, or perpendicular to the obstacle, to lower the risk of tipping
over.
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Always use a low speed when going over obstacles.
Powering down and disengaging
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To come to a full stop, go to “0” speed mode and engage the Parking Brakes (see “Section 4: General
Usage”
). Make sure the Supporting Legs are ready for the Park position.
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If Manual, press the Lift Lock Lever while simultaneously pushing back on the Handlebars and the Seat
Back. This will release the Lift Lock.
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Gently lower the Device to the Park position. It is now safe to release the Clamp Locks and remove the
Device from the Wheelchair.
If Auto, press the Auto Lift and Lock switch to the Unlock position. The Wheelchair and Device will lower and
release automatically.
Attention!
The program sequence for Auto Lowering and Unclamping takes 17 seconds as follows: Central
Actuator lowers the PAWS -> 10-second pause (to allow the User to stop the process at this point and keep the
PAWS and Wheelchair connected, if desired) -> Right Clamp releases -> Left Clamp releases.