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back to make an emergency stop.
Stopping distance:
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6 km/h: 1 meter
•
10 km/h: 2 meter
•
12.5 km/h: 3.1 meter
Warning!
When driving avoid the following:
Do not push the on/off button.
Do not change to driving in the opposite
direction suddenly.
In such cases, the wheelchair will come to
an abrupt standstill with a sudden jolt. Not
only is this uncomfortable, it could lead to the
wheelchair tipping over if on a slope.
Driving on a slope
When all of the adjustment options are set
to the standard position (see 4.1 Adjustment
options), a gradient of ≤ 8˚ (14%) is deemed
to be a normal user environment for an RWD
wheelchair without there being any danger
of instability. For an FWD model this is ≤ 6˚
(10,5%).This information can also be found in
9.2 Technical information under 'maximum safe
slope'.
Slopes steeper than the normal user
environment
Driving on slopes with a gradient greater than
the maximum safety limit may lead to safety
risks with respect to stability. This requires
great care and complete control on the part of
the user. Always drive carefully and never take
unnecessary risks! Follow the instructions given
by the warnings!
The stability and performance of a wheelchair
depend on a number of variables. Wheelchairs
are adapted to the needs of individual users.
This is why variables will diff er from wheelchair
to wheelchair. You should therefore ask your
dealer to inform you about how to use the
wheelchair and whether the specifi c settings
and adjustments for your own situation can
infl uence the driving characteristics of the
wheelchair.
Warning!
When driving on a slope, always drive
carefully and with the utmost concentration.
Avoid sudden, jerky movements.
Avoid making emergency stops on a slope.
Avoid changing direction on a slope
whenever possible.
Do not turn on a slope.
Only drive up a slope with all the adjustment
options set to the neutral position.
Never drive in reverse on a slope.
Do not drive on slopes with loose gravel or a
sandy surface, as one of the driving wheels
could slip/spin.
Do not drive on slopes for extended periods
of time in order to prevent the motor from
overheating.
When driving down a slope forwards in an
FWD wheelchair, use an anti-tip mechanism.
If you notice a signifi cant decrease in speed
when driving up a slope, take a route which
is less steep.
Prevent the wheelchair from gaining too
much speed when driving downhill.
Puma 40
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