Whilst Driving; Gradients And Drops; Step And Obstacle Climbing - Drive Medical Envoy Owner's Handbook Manual

3. Only use the higher speed setting when you are
confident that you can easily operate and
control your scooter
The Envoy scooter can only be used by one person
at a time. Do not carry passengers on your scooter
(including children)
Maximum user mass (weight capacity)
The maximum weight that can be carried is
160kg / 25 stone (including occupant and any
goods).
Do not use the scooter to carry or haul goods.

Whilst Driving

Do not move your body out of the vehicle whilst moving
Such action may cause you to lose your balance
and risk injury from falling
Pay attention that your clothing and other
garments do not get tangled or caught in the
wheels
Do not use your vehicle in the following environments
On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are
muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over
or icy.
Places where you might get the wheels stuck.
On canal towpaths which are not guarded by
any fence or hedge.
Do not drive at night or if it is raining heavily,
snowing, misty or windy.
Do not drive your vehicle in an 'S' pattern or
make erratic turnings.
Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
Under no circumstances should the scooter be
used as a seat in a motor vehicle (e.g. cars,
buses, trains, etc)

Gradients and Drops

Do not drive on roads with large drops or
potholes. Such drops or potholes may cause
damage and/or injury.
Do not cross wide water gutters where there is
a risk of getting the wheels stuck.
Envoy Electric Scooter
Always use a low speed setting when ascending
or descending a gradient.
Do not drive on gradients steeper than those
stated on the diagram below:
Warning

Do not set in freewheel mode when driving on
a gradient.
Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device
before use. Failure to do so may result in
injury.
To protect your safety, the power will
automatically cut off and the electromagnetic
(EM) brake will activate while you are driving
down gradients over 15º. This will limit the
speed to a safe level. Switch the power off and
on again to restart your scooter.

Step and Obstacle Climbing

The ground clearance of the scooter is 65mm
(2.5") to its lowest point. The ground clearance
in the centre of the scooter is 80mm (3").
To climb an obstacle when moving, start moving
at least 50cmm (20") from the obstacle and
mount the obstacle head on (not at an angle).
However, this method is not recommended as
this may cause damage and/or injury.
Warning

Mounting an obstacle at speed will cause a jolt
to the scooter which may cause discomfort or
injury to the user. If you are in any doubt, do
not mount the obstacle whilst moving.
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Owner's Handbook (Code: Envoy_IFU Iss 01/13)