Freewheel Mode; Vehicle Transportation - Permobil M1 User Manual

4.5

Freewheel mode

The wheelchair is fitted with two freewheel levers. When the freewheel
levers are released, the wheelchair's brakes are disengaged from the motor.
When in freewheel mode, the wheelchair can be moved manually, but
cannot be controlled electronically.
When the wheelchair is in freewheel mode, it must not be possible to drive
the wheelchair. If it can be driven, contact your service technician.
WARNING! Use freewheel mode cautiously
4.5.1 Entering freewheel mode
1. Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground.
2. Turn off the wheelchair.
3. Flip both freewheel levers away from the centre of the wheelchair.
4.5.2 Exiting freewheel mode
1. Turn off the wheelchair.
2. Flip both freewheel levers toward the centre of the wheelchair.
4.6

Vehicle transportation

This chapter describes how you transport your wheelchair in a vehicle. The
wheelchair must only be transported in vehicles approved for this purpose.
4.6.1 Securing the wheelchair in a vehicle
This chapter describes how you secure the wheelchair in a vehicle. You must
secure the wheelchair at its tie-down points.
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