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no longer provide power for driving. The batteries should therefore be charged before these
error messages appear, using the supplied battery charger IMPULSE S (8 A). Avoid the
batteries becoming drained, in any case.
FIRST USE
First put the plug into the wall socket. After an LED combination has lit up, the charger
switches to STANDBY. Both LEDs (green and yellow) are active.
Next, connect the charger cable with the three-pin plug to the loader socket on the electric
wheelchair's operator control. Once connected to the batteries, the charger automatically
begins charging. Now only the yellow LED is active.
When charging is complete, the yellow LED goes out and the green LED comes on. Now
remove the charger cable from the operator control. The charger switches back to STAND-
BY mode (yellow and green LEDs active).
If the charger cable is not removed, a tiny current will keep the batteries topped up (trickle
charging).
If you decide not to use your electric wheelchair for an appreciable period, you must
nevertheless recharge it regularly to keep it in a running condition ready for immediate use.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper charging.
For further information, please refer to the user instructions provided with the charger.
2.23 Use of the wheelchair as seat in a motor vehicle
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WARNING:
The wheelchair has passed the crash of ISO 7176-19: 2008 and, as
such, has been designed and tested for use only as forward-facing seat in a
motor
vehicle.
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WARNING:
The wheelchair's pelvic belt alone is not suited as an occupant
restraint
belt.
The wheelchair is tested using the four-point strap-tie system and a 3-point occupant-
restraint system.
Whenever feasable, use the seat of the vehicle and store the wheelchair in the cargo area.
Steps to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle:
1. Check that the vehicle is equipped with a suitable wheelchair tie down and occupant-
restraint system, conform ISO 10542.
2. Check that the components of the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system
are not frayed, contaminated, damaged or broken.
3. If equipped with an adjustable seat and/or back tilt, make sure that the wheelchair
user is sitting as upright as possible. If the user's condition prevents this, a risk
assessment should be done to evaluate the user's safety during transit.
4. Remove all mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment, and
secure them in a safe place.
5. Position the wheelchair facing forward in the travelling direction, centrally between the
tie-down rails mounted in the floor of the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the indicated zones around the wheelchair user are clear from rigid
vehicle parts.
