Safety Regulations; General Safety Regulations; Warnings For Safe Use - Excel Airide B-Ace User Manual

3. Safety regulations

Van Os Medical specifically disclaims responsibility for anybody injury or property damage which may
occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. If used correctly, the Excel
wheelchair is an utmost safe and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are
followed. However, it is possible when the Excel wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations
may occur.

3.1. General safety regulations

Protect your Excel Airide by checking it regularly. When a part of your Excel Airide is not functioning
properly, a dangerous situation could occur. You must keep your Excel Airide in a good condition to
ensure safety in use. Periodical inspection, correct adjustment of your wheelchair and timely replacement
of damaged and worn parts will result in use for years without any problems. A qualified Van Os Medical
dealer, who will use only Van Os Medical replacement parts, will take care of your wheelchair to ensure a
long lifetime.
Warning:
You should keep your Excel Airide in a good state to be guaranteed of safe us.

3.2. Warnings for safe use

Warnings:
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While using your Excel Airide, the engines are constantly moving and reach these high
temperatures. After using the Excel Airide, cooling the engine down slowly is advisable; avoid at
all times contact with the engines! This can lead to burnings;
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Make sure the Excel Airide does not stand too long in direct sunlight. Certain parts will become
hot, such as the armrests, seat and backrest, this may cause you to burn yourself;
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Electromagnetic radiation such as cell phones, radios, or other sources of electromagnetic
radiation can affect your electric wheelchair;
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Your electric wheelchair can affect other electromagnetic fields such as electric doors, alarm
systems etc. If this happens please contact your Excel dealer;
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Pay attention to the signs, symbols and instructions marked on the electric wheelchair! Safety
signs are to notify the user of immediately of any problems, if this is unreadable please have
them replaced. Contact your Excel dealer;
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Never change the technical specifications, this voids the warranty;
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Never change the electrical circuit;

Never change the electric wheelchair or parts of it;
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Parts of the electric wheelchair which can be removed without tools and which are intended for
maintenance and repairs, can have an adverse effect on the electric adjustments of the electric
wheelchair if they are not returned or incorrectly replaced or are missing;

Never operate your electrical wheelchair while you are under the influence of alcohol;
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Never operate your electrical wheelchair If you have insufficient eyesight;
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Never carry any passengers on the electrical wheelchair;
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Never allow children to ride in your electric wheelchair;
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Avoid driving on slippery surfaces, such as ice or snow!
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Always make sure you drive your electric wheelchair with adequate lighting;
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Always brake carefully, especially when driving at high speeds;
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While driving indoors, on sidewalks, pedestrian areas etc. We recommend the lowest speed
setting;
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Never drive over or off obstacles higher than 6 cm. Caution: With the Excel Airide you cannot go
on or off a obstacle higher than 4 cm;
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