Switching On And Off; Selecting The Direction Of Travel; Controlling The Speed (Throttle) - Sunrise Medical Empulse F55 Directions For Use Manual

DANGER!
• The electrical brake only works when the pulling device
is switched on and ready for use.
• You will only achieve the maximum brake performance
with the mechanical disk brake.
• Hard and sudden application of the brakes may cause
you to fall forward with your upper body, resulting in
possible injury. Therefore always stabilise yourself by
holding onto the handles firmly with both hands.
• Braking power can be severely decrease by any or all
of the following:
○ Worn tyre tread
○ Tyre pressure which is too low or too high
○ Soiled and wet tyres
○ Worn brake pads
• Ensure that the brake pads and brake discs do not
become contaminated with oil and/or grease. If this
happens the brake pads must be replaced. The brake
disc must be professionally degreased with a brake
cleaner.
• The disk brake is not self-adjusting and needs to be
re-adjusted when the brake pads wear. Please contact
your dealer to carry out this work.
• Be aware that the condition of the ground surface can
significantly affect braking efficiency.
• Be aware that the stopping distance is extended when
braking on a slope.
• The braking effect will be greatly reduced if the surface
is wet, dirty, sandy, stony, uneven or otherwise
compromised by environmental conditions. It is best to
avoid these conditions. If this is not possible adapt your
driving style to avoid the risk of potentially serious
accidents.
• Always check the efficiency of the brakes before
starting your journey to ensure that they are working
correctly. The brakes should be checked regularly by
your dealer and adjusted if required.
• If you stop on a steep slope (upwards), it can happen
that the brake of the pulling device cannot hold the
combined unit because of a lack of traction on the front
wheel.

6.2. Switching on and off

Your pulling device has two switches:
• An On/Off switch on the battery housing - always switch
this on first (to do this, see "Switching the battery on
and off").
• An On/Off switch on the display: by pressing the middle
"On/Off" button (for 2 seconds) you can switch the
pulling device on or off.
• You can switch the lights on by holding the "+" button
on the display pressed for 2 seconds. To switch off,
press the "+" button again for 2 seconds. The display
backlight is also switched on and off with the lights.
WARNING!
• Always switch the pulling device off before docking or
de-docking in order to avoid unintentional operation
• When not being used, always switch the pulling device
off using the switch on the battery.
Empulse F55 Rev.D

6.3. Selecting the direction of travel

• The direction control switch on
the handlebar allows you to
select the direction of travel.
When the switch is pushed
forwards in the direction of
travel, the pulling device moves
forwards when the throttle is
activated.
• In order to change the direction of travel, the pulling
device must be brought to a standstill. Then the
direction control switch must be moved to the
backwards position (travel direction to the back).
Activating the throttle will move the pulling device
backwards.
DANGER!
• The direction of travel can only be changed when the
device is stationary. Operating the direction control switch
when driving only has an effect once the device has come
to a standstill.
• Before setting off each time, check the position of the
direction control switch in order to avoid unintentionally
moving backwards (risk of injury).
• When driving backwards take note of your environment in
order to avoid collisions.
• Please note that the steering behaves differently when
going backwards compared with going forwards. Abrupt
steering movements can lead to a fall (risk of injury).

6.4. Controlling the speed (throttle)

• Using the throttle (A) you can control the speed with the
thumb of your right hand.
• By applying greater pressure, the speed increases, by
reducing the pressure, the speed will drop.
• When you let go of the throttle, the speed will drop, the
pulling device will roll to a standstill.
DANGER!
• Always adapt your speed to your environment in order to
avoid collisions (risk of injury).
• Familiarise yourself with the way your combined unit
handles cornering before you drive at higher speeds (risk
of injury).
• Before activating the throttle always check that the
direction control switch is set to the required direction of
travel.
• Always switch the pulling device off when docking and
de-docking as well as when it is not being used in order to
prevent accidental activation of the throttle.
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