Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode - Invacare TDX SP2 series User Manual

Invacare® TDX SP2® Series
WARNING!
Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic
interference
– Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or
communication devices (such as radio transceivers or
cellular phones) when the vehicle is switched on.
– Avoid getting near strong radio and television
transmitters.
– In case the vehicle should be set in motion
unintentionally or the brakes are released, switch it
off immediately.
– Adding electrical accessories and other components
or modifying the vehicle in any way can make it
susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Keep in
mind that there is no sure way to determine the effect
such modifications will have on the overall immunity
of the electronic system.
– Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of
the vehicle, or release of the electric brakes to the
manufacturer.
2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel
mode
DANGER!
Risk of death, serious injury, or damage
Malfunctioning joystick could cause unintended/erratic
movement resulting in death, serious injury, or damage
– If unintended/erratic movement occurs, stop using
the wheelchair immediately and contact a qualified
technician.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over
– Inclines and declines can only be travelled up to the
maximum safe slope (refer to 11 Technical data, page
90).
– Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat
tilt to an upright position before ascending slopes.
We recommend that you position the seat backrest
and the seat tilt (if fitted) slightly to the rear before
descending slopes.
– Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the
top speed. Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on
gradients.
– If at all possible, avoid driving on wet, slippery, icy, or
oily surfaces (such as snow, gravel, ice etc.) where
there is a risk of you losing control over the vehicle,
especially on a gradient. This may include certain
painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces. If driving
on such a surface is inevitable, then always drive slowly
and with the utmost caution.
– Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when on an
uphill or downhill gradient.
– Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps
with your mobility device.
– When overcoming obstacles, always observe the
maximum obstacle height (refer to 11 Technical data,
page 90 and information about overcoming obstacles
in 6.5 Taking Obstacles, page 67).
– Avoid shifting your center of gravity as well as abrupt
joystick movements and changes of direction when
the mobility device is in motion.
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