Continued…..
General Use
Take heed of the information given in this manual regarding safety and the
maintenance of your scooter. If adhered to, your scooter should give you
years of reliable mobility.
The scooter
is intended for year round use and is therefore designed to
withstand inclement weather. However, DO NOT use the scooter in electrical
storms, high winds or prolonged downpours. Care must also be taken during
cold weather due to icy surfaces.
In warm weather the side doors can be removed without the use of tools to
enable the scooter to be used conventionally.
Storage and General Care
We recommend that the scooter is always stored in a dry environment such
as a garage or shed to protect the chassis and other components from
corrosion or water damage. Do not leave the scooter outside during
rainstorms. If the scooter is wet, wipe with a dry cloth to ensure there is no
ingress of water into the internal components of the scooter
(If the scooter
needs to be cleaned, use a mild detergent and warm water with a damp
sponge or cloth. DO NOT throw water over the scooter)
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Product Stability
Scooters and powered wheelchairs are designed to allow the user flexibility of
movement in restricted areas. Driving at maximum speed and attempting
sharp turns can create a situation where the product becomes unstable.
Therefore it is essential that the user pay attention the guidance set out in this
manual.
For maximum stability the speed setting should be set up to 50% of the
maximum available (halfw ay between the tortoise and the hare or just
entering the red sector on the speed indicator depending on the model).
The main factors affecting stability are:
Maximum speed setting
Seat height
User movement
User’s manoeuvres
Gradients or slopes
Please keep your speed to a level where you can safely stop without having
to make any erratic turns.
Do not load bags etc. on the back of the seat as this will affect the centre of
gravity and could increase instability.
Do not lean outside of the ‘footprint’ of the product, especially whilst moving.
Avoid making turns on gradients or slopes.
Emergency Procedures
Should your scooter behave erratically or become unresponsive whilst driving,
release the wig-wag lever so it may return to it’s neutral position and switch off
the power at the key / switch. These procedures will stop the scooter and
activate the braking system, preventing any further uncontrolled manoeuvres.
Note: Switching the power off at the key / switch can cause the scooter to stop
abruptly and should only be used to stop the scooter during an emergency.
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