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CAUTION
Driving in the dark
Risk of collisions with other traffic participants due to lack of lighting
► Wear bright clothing or clothing with reflectors.
► Use the lights on the wheelchair.
► If present: Ensure that the reflectors on the rear marker plate on the product are clearly visible.
Hazards during use of public transportation, elevators, lifting platforms
CAUTION
Use of elevators, lifting platforms
Risk of tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to incorrect parking
► Always turn the power wheelchair control unit off when using elevators or lifting platforms.
► Make sure that the brake is engaged.
CAUTION
Safe positioning when using public transit
Crushing, pinching, impacts, collision with persons or objects, damage to the product due to human error
► Only use public transit approved for the transportation of power wheelchairs.
► Always observe the current applicable transportation guidelines of the transit company and/or the legal
requirements in your country when using public transit.
► Always ensure that you are held in place securely when travelling on public transit. To do so, use the wheel
chair areas, wheelchair bays and restraint systems provided. Turn the power wheelchair off before the vehicle
starts to move.
► The transportation of a person sitting in a wheelchair in public transit constitutes a significant safety risk for all
participants. We therefore recommend using the seats provided during transportation.
► While using public transit, you are not permitted to sit in the wheelchair without an approved personal
restraint system.
Danger when carrying across obstacles
WARNING
Improper lifting by attendants
Tipping over, falling of the user due to lifting on components that come loose or are not intended for lifting
► Only lift the product by firmly mounted components (e.g. on the main frame).
► Do not lift the product on components installed with screw connections, or on add-on or plug-on components
(e.g. on the backrest of legrests, armrests).
Hazards due to defective tyres
CAUTION
Defective tyres
Accidents/falling due to poor traction, reduced braking force or lack of manoeuvrability
► Maintain sufficient tyre pressure. The correct air pressure is printed on the sidewall of the tyre.
► Ensure that the drive wheels have the same pressure.
► Ensure that the tyres have sufficient tread depth. The tyres must be changed when the tread depth is less than
1 mm.
Additional information
INFORMATION
Even in the event of compliance with all applicable guidelines and standards, alarm systems (e.g. in department
stores) may respond to your product. Should this happen, remove your product from the area where the alarm
was triggered.
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