Start-Up - AAT SOLO User Manual

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Start-up

DANGER - Operation only by a single, trained person. This person must be physically
and mentally able to safely operate SOLO and may not suffer from cognitive
impairments!
DANGER – Never use without both anti-tip supports to prevent the wheelchair from tipping
backwards!
DANGER – Avoid parallel journeys on steep hillsides or rails, to prevent the
wheelchair from overturning!
DANGER – Cross over roads, crossroads and railway crossings with increased caution!
DANGER - Avoid driving on slopes with SOLO disabled, as there is no
braking effect when doing so!
DANGER - Do not use on escalators or travellators to avoid injuries caused by a
crash or the falling out of the occupant and the occurrence of damage to property!
WARNING – Do not drive up stairs or steps to prevent the wheelchair from overturning!
WARNING – Avoid driving in heavy rain, ice, snow and on unsurfaced ground
(sand, mud, loose crushed rock) to prevent slipping!
WARNING – During driving brakes, when using local transport (busses,
trams, etc.) and when transferring, switch SOLO off and apply the parking brakes
to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away!
WARNING – Drive down slopes at the lowest speed to
avoid dangerous situations!
WARNING – When driving on public roads, observe the road traffic regulations!
WARNING – Practise outdoors on a level surface and at low speed!
WARNING – Never reach into rotating/moving parts to avoid being crushed!
WARNING – If the drive elements become blocked or when the driving behaviour
has been altered, switch off SOLO immediately and do not use it!
WARNING - Observe the maximum permissible weight (see chapter 4.4 / 4.5)!
CAUTION – Always overcome kerbs/obstacles backwards (see chapter 6.5)!
CAUTION – Maintain sufficient distance to the edge of the kerb to avoid damage!
CAUTION - When using seat supports (cushions, etc.), ensure that the occupant is
securely seated to prevent the occupant from falling out or slipping!
NOTE - Never drive backwards on walls with the anti-tip supports mounted so as not to
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damage the anti-tip supports.
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