Cautions When Folding/Unfolding Scooter - Invacare Scorpius-A Instruction Booklet

Scorpius-A
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Reduce speed when descending to prevent any danger. Increase speed when ascending. See
section 2-4.
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Do not turn off the power while driving.
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Do not operate on staircases or escalators.
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Do not attempt to climb curbs greater than limitation show on Technical Specification.
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Do not make S turns or sharp turns while driving. This may cause the scooter to tip.
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Never place the scooter in freewheel mode (Neutral) when on any sort of an incline or decline to
avoid rollaway.
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When the scooter is parked, the lever for engaging and disengaging the motors must be locked
firmly into the "DRIVE" position. See section 4-4.
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Do not conduct any adjustment such as tiller / light setting / control panel setting while driving.
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Do not pull the seat springs while driving to avoid dangers. See section 4-6.

2.3 CAUTIONS WHEN FOLDING/UNFOLDING SCOOTER

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When folding or unfolding, you must place the scooter on a flat ground to avoid tip-over, rollaway, or
dangers. Never operate the folding/unfolding process on a slope.
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Please read through section 5 for folding/unfolding operation before you operate the scooter.
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Turn off the power before you fold/unfold the scooter. See section 4-2.
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Folding/unfolding actions will stop if any malfunctions are detected. See section 8.
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Please make sure the lever for engaging and disengaging the motors is locked firmly into the "DRIVE"
position before you fold/unfold the scooter. Never proceed the folding/unfolding under freewheel mode in
"Neutral" position. See section 4-4.
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The scooter can be charged when it is folded or unfolded. However, the scooter will not respond to
folding/unfolding commands when the charger is plugged in. To operate the folding/unfolding, please
unplug the charger from the scooter. See section 6-4.
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Please remove all the accessories such as armrests or bags before folding/unfolding the scooter.
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Please observe the environment around you for safety before folding/unfolding the scooter.
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When the folding or unfolding is processing, please pay attention to the movement of tiller for your safety.
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When the folding or unfolding is processing, do not sit on the scooter or interrupt the process or it may
cause damage to the scooter or risk of injury to yourself.
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Please double check and make sure the procedure of folding/
unfolding is completed before you get on the scooter.
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Do not turn on the power when the scooter is folded.
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The scooter can be rolled by front wheels and supporting castors
when it is folded (refer to picture on the right).
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Do not sit or stay on folded/unfolded scooter when scooter is on
moving transport vehicles.
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Do not store the scooter in a humid condition such as rain or snow as this may cause damage to the
electronics. See section 7-2.
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The brake does not apply when the scooter is in folded and standing position. Do not place the standing
folded scooter on a slope to avoid roll-away and risk of injury (Figure 1).
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When folding or unfolding, you must place and lay down the scooter on a flat ground (Figure 2).
Do not place scooter on a slope when
scooter is folded and standing.
Do not sit or stay on the scooter when the folding or unfolding is processing. Otherwise, it may cause
damage to the scooter or risk of injury to the user.
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Place and laydown the scooter before
unfolding.
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