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Use of the wheelchair
4.4 Driving the wheelchair
Note!
Bear in mind that other road users may not
always notice you.
Observe the traffic regulations in force.
Avoid out-of-the-way routes so that help can
be found quickly when needed.
Adjust your driving style and speed to the
circumstances.
Electric wheelchairs are driven by means of a
controller. There is a separate user manual for
the controller and this was included with this
&
wheelchair (
Controller).
1. Switch on the controller.
2. Set the maximum speed limit.
3. Move the joystick in the direction in which you
would like to go.
4. Moving the joystick even further forwards will
cause the wheelchair to drive faster.
Curves
Note!
Never take curves at full speed. Decrease
your speed before taking a curve.
Use the indicators when changing direction.
Braking/Emergency stop
position or release completely. The wheelchair
will then brake automatically. Pull the joystick
back to make an emergency stop.
Stopping distance:
•
6 km/h: 1 meter
•
10 km/h: 2 meter
Warning!
When driving avoid the following:
Do not push the on/off button.
Do not change to driving in the opposite
direction suddenly.
In such cases, the wheelchair will come to
an abrupt standstill with a sudden jolt. Not
only is this uncomfortable, it could lead to the
wheelchair tipping over if on a slope.
Driving on a slope
When all of the adjustment options are set
to the standard position (see Adjustment
options), a gradient of ≤8˚ (14.1%) is deemed
to be a normal user environment for an RWD
wheelchair without there being any danger
of instability. For an FWD model this is ≤6°
(10,5%). This information can also be found
in Technical information under 'maximum safe
slope'.
Slopes steeper than the normal user
environment
Driving on slopes with a gradient greater than
the maximum safety limit may lead to safety
risks with respect to stability. This requires
great care and complete control on the part of
the user. Always drive carefully and never take
unnecessary risks! Follow the instructions given
by the warnings!
The stability and performance of a wheelchair
depend on a number of variables. Wheelchairs
are adapted to the needs of individual users.
This is why variables will differ from wheelchair
to wheelchair. You should therefore ask your
dealer to inform you about how to use the
wheelchair and whether the specific settings
and adjustments for your own situation can
influence the driving characteristics of the
wheelchair.
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