Forest kids
2015-11
Page 17
2.16 Driving the electric wheelchair on ramps
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Do not exceed the maximum load of the ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Choose the correct ramps so there cannot be caused
any injury or damage. We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused
by an improper choice of ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Be sure that the wheel height is high enough to get
over the free height of the ramps. The electric wheelchair frame may not touch the
ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your
wheelchair.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over - Put the adjustment functions (seat, back,
footrests, ...) that the wheelchair has the best stability.
Should you wish to use ramps to drive over an obstacle, please note the following:
1. Find out from the manufacturer what the maximum load is for the ramps.
2. Drive on the ramps at the lowest speed possible.
3. See the instructions in the chapter "your first trip".
If the wheelchair has adjustment functions, ensure that (because these has influence on the
stability of the electric wheelchair):
1. The seat is in the lowest position as possible and in the horizontal position.
2. The back is in the upright position.
3. The footrests have been set so that no collision can occur while passing the obstacle.
If another person is pushing you, note that the large weight of the electric wheelchair exerts
appreciable reverse forces.
2.17 Pushing the wheelchair
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WARNING:
Control your electric wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair
in neutral while you are driving.
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WARNING:
Control your electric wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair
in neutral on slopes. It may accidentally roll away.
The wheelchair shall be fitted with a freewheel device that is accessible and operable only by
the attendant.
2.17.1
220W motors-6km/h or 350W motors-10km/h
The wheelchair is fitted with a freewheel device that is accessible and operable by the
attendant. This device is used as a parking brake.
Put the chair in neutral with the adjusting levers
on both motors.
Clutch or declutch the motor by following the instructions below:
In free running mode, the electronic brake is deactivated and the wheelchair will no
longer be held back. Do not activate free running mode on slopes.
DRIVING
Push the adjusting levers
of both motors in the position of the symbol for driving.
Switch the operator control out and in. Electronically controlled driving is now
possible.
