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Please use your Powerchair often and let it expand your horizons. The more
mobility your Powerchair brings, the happier you will be! But, with all things,
observing a few rules will ensure safe maneuvering. So please…
(1) Do not drive the Powerchair without reading this instruction manual.
(2)
Do not
use the joystick in an erratic manner when going up or down a n
incline.
(3) Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum user weight (Table 2).
(4) Do not turn off the joystick controller by switching the On / Off Button
when moving at speed. This will bring the electromagnetic brakes on immediately
a n d c o u l d c a u s e d a m a g e t o t h e j o y s t i c k c o n t r o l l e r .
(5) Do not drive over uneven or soft terrain.
(6) Do not mount or dismount the Powerchair unless the electromagnetic
brakes are engaged and the joystick controller is off.
(7) Do not attempt to drive over curbs greater than 20mm in height. Doing so could
cause your Powerchair to turn over, causing personal injury or damage to the
Electric Wheelchair. For curbs less than 20mm, always approach them at a low
speed
(8) Do not operate the Powerchair if the unit is in freewheel mode.
(9) Do not use on the road, except when crossing between sidewalks.
(10) Do not sit on the Powerchair when in a vehicle, but transfer to a vehicle seat.
(11) Do not exceed any grade over 6 degrees (10%).
(12) Always stop fully before changing forward or reverse direction.
(13) Always engage a slow speed when going down gradients (move the joystick
slowly towards center position to reduce the speed).
(14) Always approach and climb over curbs at slow speed.
(15) Always use the safety belt.
(16) Always keep feet on the footrest while driving.
(17) Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey.
(18) Always make sure the Allen bolt, hex screws and nuts of the seat adaptor and seat
post are securely tightened before driving the Powerchair.
(19) Always charge the Powerchair in a well ventilated area.
(20) Whenever a center bolt of the wheel assembly has been loosened, please replace
with a specified new bolt from authorized providers and secure with a torque of 240
± 5 kg-cm together with Loc-tite 271 adhesive (or equivalent).
