Instruction Manual ASCEND
09/2008
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TRANSPORTING BY CAR
Inside a vehicle, the wheelchair must be securely fastened by means of the built-in safety belts or by
specially provided belt systems. Nobody is permitted to sit in a wheelchair which is transported in a
vehicle.
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Make sure the wheelchair is only fastened by solid parts of the frame.
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Check whether the wheelchair is secured against moving in any direction.
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Check if the electro-magnetic brakes are engaged.
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Dismantled parts of the wheelchair must be stowed in such a way that they cannot move
about.
Before transporting your wheelchair in public vehicles used for disabled persons, you should ask the
organisation concerned about the currently applicable regulations and norms to make sure that the
transportation would comply with the requirements.
For transportation in other vehicles (airplanes, buses, ships, trams, trains, etc.) you should ask the
operator concerned about the possibility of and the requirements for getting the wheelchair safely to
the intended destinations.
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We do not accept any responsibility for damages and/or injuries caused by transportation by
third parties. Such transportation occurs at your own risk.
If you have further questions about transportation, kindly consult your specialist dealer.
USING RAMPS
If you consider to take ramps for overcoming obstacles, please note the following:
For your own safety, you should drive on ramps at the slowest speed necessary.
If a helper pushes you, note that the heavy weight of the electric wheelchair increases the danger of
rolling backwards.
If your helper does not have the strength to push the wheelchair up the ramp, you must immediately
secure it by switching the locking mechanism to electronic driving.
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Obey the instructions about the maximum additional load for the ramp used.
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Use and fasten a safety belt for your security.
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We do not accept any liability for damages caused by improper selection of ramps.
