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Issue 10
Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Wheelchair range
The range of your wheelchair can be
affected by many factors such as user
weight, terrain, ambient temperature
and battery condition. The stated range
in the sales literature should be seen as
the theoretical maximum and may not
be attained by every user.
We recommend that every user initially
limit their journey to half the stated
range, until they have confidence in the
actual range their wheelchair can attain.
If your battery indicator is showing
a low charge then do not attempt a
long journey unless you are confident
in reaching your destination and also
returning to your home without the risk
of being left stranded.
WARNING
Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed
and tested to allow its use on slopes or
gradients of up to 10°. However, if you
have the option of adjusting the angle
of seating with either tilt seat or recline
back, then in certain circumstances your
wheelchair could become unstable.
Before attempting to climb or decline a
slope, we strongly recommend that you
return the seat and back to an upright
position.
Failure to do this may cause the
wheelchair to become unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the
capabilities of wheelchair on a slope
then do not attempt to drive up or down
the slope, try to find an alternative route.
Mobile telephones and two - way
radios
When operating cordless or mobile
telephones, two way radios, walkie-
talkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or other
transmitting devices, the following must
be noted:
WARNING
Mobile telephones or two-way radios
devices must not be used while
operating the vehicle.
Use of mobile phones or two way
radios can cause excessively strong
electromagnetic fields. This may
interfere with the vehicles electronic
systems. If mobile phones or two way
radios are required to be used, the
vehicle must be brought to a halt and
the power turned off before any such
device is switched on or used.
WARNING
Powered seat tilt and recline
Danger of injury by moving parts:
Make sure that neither you nor anyone
else is injured by placing hands, feet or
other body extremities under the seat
whilst operating the power options.
WARNING
Wheelchair motors
After prolonged use, the motors will
produce heat which is radiated through
the motors outer casing. Do not touch
the motors outer casing for at least 30
minutes after using the wheelchair, to
allow it to cool.