Curves; Stop / Emergency Stop; Driving On A Slope; Curbs And Increases - Excel Airide B-Ace User Manual

4.5. Curves

When taking a curve, pay extra attention to your speed, steer calmly to the direction you wish to go.
Warnings
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Never take a turn when you're at full speed. Reduce the speed when turning;
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Use the indicators when you are changing direction (if equipped with lights and RAW's

4.6. Stop / emergency stop

If you wish to stop move the joystick quickly to the neutral position, this will automatically slow the
wheelchair down. When you make an emergency stop, you should immediately release the joystick. This
will cause the wheelchair to brake immediately. According to EN 12184 European forms. Below is shown
what the braking distances are:
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6 km/h: 1 meter;
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8 km/h: 1.5 meter;
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10 km/h: 2 meter.
Warnings:
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While driving never press the on / off button;
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Never move the electric wheelchair suddenly in the opposite direction. When you do this, it can
cause the electric wheelchair to stop abruptly and will cause shaking movements which can
cause the electric wheelchair to tilt.

4.7. Driving on a slope

As mentioned earlier in this manual is ≤ 8 ° (14.1%) the normal operating environment for both the FWD
and the RWD versions. While driving on a slope that is steeper than the maximum degree this may have a
negative effect on the stability. Always drive with caution on a slope. The stability and performance of the
electric wheelchair depend on several variables. As the electric wheelchair is adapted to the user, the
variables are different per electric wheelchair. Therefore it is recommended to contact your Excel dealer
about the use of the electric wheelchair, the specific adjustments and adaptations that affect your
situation on the electric wheelchair.

4.8. Curbs and increases

Driving on curbs and increases
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Always choose the place where the curb is the lowest;
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Place yourself face forwards to the curb;
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Move the joystick forwards;
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Do not change your direction when you are driving on the sidewalk;
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Maintain the same speed until all wheels are on the sidewalk;
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Find a place where the curb is lower if you do not succeed to drive up the curb.
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