Some Useful Tips - Invacare Spectra Blitz User Manual

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Some Useful Tips

Before you venture off on your first journey, ensure that everything is adjusted to your specific
needs, read this manual to familiarise yourself with the product and its functions. DO NOT attempt
to drive without an attendant on hand until you are fully proficient in using and manoeuvring your
power wheelchair.
Ensure power is switched off before entering or leaving your power wheelchair.
Before switching on, check that both motors are engaged, tyres are inflated to
the correct pressure and are in good condition. When on the move DO NOT
attempt turns at full speed, especially while travelling downhill. Before changing
from forward to reverse, and vice versa, you must stop, failure to do so will cause
severe damage to the electronics. DO NOT use your power wheelchair beyond
it's limitations. Due to both the weight of a powered wheelchair and it's occupant
it is not advisable to attempt to be assisted up and down stairs whilst seated.
When entering or leaving your power wheelchair, DO NOT stand on the
footplates.
If you have to brake in an emergency, release the joystick. DO NOT switch off
power while the power wheelchair is moving, it would cause an abrupt, sharp
stop.
DO NOT use your power wheelchair beyond the limitations set out in this manual
concerning kerb height, gradients, etc.
Stability and Balance
• To ensure stability and safe control of your power wheelchair you must at all
times maintain proper balance. The power wheelchair is designed to remain
stable and upright during normal use, so long as you do not move your centre
of gravity outside the normal seating position.
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