For Your Safety; Servicing - Vermeiren RAPIDO Instruction Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

You should remember and apply the following safety hints:
When driving, take care that no objects and/or body parts make contact with the spokes of the
driving wheels; it could result in injury and damage.
Do not step on the footplates when getting into or out of the wheelchair. The footplates should
be upwards or the entire leg support turned sideways.
Investigate the effects of changes in the centre of gravity on the behaviour of the wheelchair,
for example on gradients, slopes, surfaces which incline sideways, or coping with obstacles>
Do not do this on your own, only with a helper who can watch over your safety.
If you want to pick something up lying in front, on the side, or to the rear of the wheelchair, do
not lean too far out, otherwise you would be in danger of tipping over.
Use your wheelchair in accordance with legal requirements. For example, avoid approaching
an obstacle (step, kerb) without braking, or jumping down from a ledge.
Stairs may only be taken with the aid of helpers. If there are alternatives like ramps or lifts,
rather use these.
Take care of the profile and inflation pressure of the tyres.
Kindly obey all street traffic regulations when driving outdoors.
Do not use your wheelchair when under the influence of alcohol or medicinal drugs, even
indoors.
When travelling outdoors, adapt your driving behaviour to weather and traffic conditions.
The motors must be engaged when operating electrically, otherwise they might run hot and/or
wear out.
Wear brightly coloured clothing or clothes with reflectors to improve visibility, and make sure
that the rear and side reflectors of the wheelchair are clearly visible.
Be very careful with fire, especially cigarettes; the seat and backrest covers might be ignited.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 120 kg.

SERVICING

Your electric wheelchair requires servicing just like all other technical products.
The measures required for ensuring that you could enjoy the advantages of your wheelchair for a long
time, are described below.
BEFORE DRIVING
Check the tyres for visible damage and/or dirt. Clean the dirt as it could impair the braking
function and the parking brake.
If a tyre is damaged, please take it to an authorised workshop (see also the Section "Changing
the tyres").
- Before driving, check the operation of the parking brakes. If it is faulty, obtain advice from your
dealer (see "Brakes" above).
- Check the tyre pressure and inflate them if necessary (see also "Changing the tyres" /
"Technical details").
- Make sure that all screws are tight.
- By pressing the start button in the steering unit, check whether the batteries are charged
sufficiently for the intended journey
EVERY SECOND MONTH
- Depending on the frequency of use, apply a few drops of oil to:
Bearings of the brake lever (parking brake)
Movable parts of the footrests
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RAPIDO
2012-07