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7.5 Getting in and transferring
CAUTION
Incorrect handling when getting in
Falling, tipping over due to incorrect handling
► To avoid unintentional driving movements, turn the control device off before getting in and out.
► Please note that the arm supports are not designed to bear the full weight of the user; they should therefore
not be used for getting in or out.
► Never step on the foot plates when getting in and out.
► Always put on a lap belt when driving.
Users can choose the method for getting into and out of the wheelchair which is most suitable for them.
Recommendation: Folding up the arm support and foot plate makes it easy to get in and out from and to the side.
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7.6 Control unit
CAUTION
Uncontrolled driving behaviour
Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to interference from electromagnetic fields
► Observe the information in the section "Interference due to electromagnetic fields" (see page 9).
► Turn the control device off when it is not needed.
The power wheelchair is equipped with an nVR2 control device.
7.6.1 Control panel
The power wheelchair is operated using the control panel.
The control panel consists of the buttons, display and joystick. The charging receptacle is located underneath. It
can also be used by qualified personnel to connect a programming device for configuring parameter settings.
The control panel is used to switch the power wheelchair on and off, enter driving commands and display the cur
rent status of certain functions and components.
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1) Pull out the clamping pins (clamps) by hand on the
bottom of the back support tube on the right and left
sides (see fig. 8, item 1).
2) Adjust the back support forward or back to the
desired position (see fig. 8, item 2).
3) Reinsert the clamping pins (clamps) into the appro
priate holes on the right and left sides (see fig. 8,
item 3).
4) Check to ensure the lock is securely engaged by
pulling on the back support.
Getting in from the side
1) Turn the control device off (see page 17).
2) Fold up the arm support (see fig. 9, item 1).
3) If necessary: Fold up the foot plate towards the
back to the stop (see fig. 9, item 2).
4) Get into or out of the power wheelchair from the
side. A transfer board makes this easier.
5) Fold down the foot plate and arm support towards
the front to the stop.
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