User Guidelines; General Guidelines; Driving Safety Guidelines; General Information - Invacare esprit action4 NG User Manual

1. Safety Guidelines
- Maximum Weight:
The maximum weight recommended for the user is 120 kg for
e-fix 22/24" and Scalamobil.
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The maximum weight is 125 kg for e-fix

1.1. General Guidelines

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The Esprit Action NG with Alber e-fix
for indoor use mainly, but can be taken outdoors.
Do not use the powered wheelchair when under the influence of
medication causing drowsiness or confusion.
• Turn off the wheelchair before
- getting in,
- getting out
- raising the armrest.
• Never load the wheelchair into a vehicle with the user sitting in.
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• Esprit Action NG wheelchair has neither been developed nor
tested to be used as a car seat.
• Respect the authorized load indicated on the cross brace
nameplate.
• Check front wheels tyre pressure regularly (2.5 bars).
• Only use the battery types specified in the technical features.
• During repairs and maintenance be aware that some parts might
be heavy.

1.2 Driving Safety guidelines

• This wheelchair is designed to transport one person only.
• If restraining systems (e.g. safety belts) have been installed, use
them for each trip.
• Do not turn off the wheelchair while moving about.
• Don't change the speed while moving about.
• Do not use on more than 5° slopes.
12"
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add-on drive is designed
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• Only tackle inclines and obstacles with the backrest in a vertical
position.
• Only go down slopes at most at 2/3 maximum speed.
• Do not go uphill or downhill where the ground is uneven or slippery
or if there is a risk for skidding (Cant, dampness, gravel, ice, grass etc.).
• Proceed through narrow passageways (doors, entrances) at a
reduced speed and with care.
• Always approach obstacles straight on. Pass the front and rear
wheels over the obstacle in one go.
• Maximum height for passable obstacles: 3-4 cm.
• Avoid jerky joystick movements.
• Avoid jerky changes of direction.
• Always use Scalamobil without anti-tip wheels on staircases.
• Do not use the electric drive with Scalamobil.
• Always reposition the anti-tipping castor wheels after dismantling
Scalamobil.

2. User Guidelines

2.1. General Information

The e-fix add-on drive must be turned off whilst getting in and getting
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out as well as while handling items.
Figure A: Do not step on the footrest while getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
Figure B: Do not lean out of the wheelchair.
Figure C: Do not try to pick up items from the ground if this requires
placing your torso between your knees.
A B C D E
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