Safety Instructions Regarding Obstacles - ProActiv NJ1 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions NJ1 e-assistant
The driving characteristics of the product
can be influenced by electromagnetic fields
which can be produced by mobile phones or
other radiating devices. The power supply to
the product should be switched off when oper-
ating such devices.
Operating the product can affect other
devices, for example theft protection barriers in
department stores.
By performing regular checks, ensure that
the safety bolts of the adapter are always in
the correct position while driving (see operating
instructions "Adapter & Adaptation").
During a trip never jerk the handlebars to
the left or the right, as this may cause the
wheelchair-product combination to tip over
sideways in certain circumstances.
Never turn the product off on upwards or
downwards slopes. This could result in dan-
gerous situations to which you can only react
with a delay in terms of electrical assistance or
virtually not at all by manual means.
Never drive parallel to slopes.
While driving, never grab onto the wheel-
chair wheels, in the area of the product wheel
or into other rotating parts; if you do you may
cause injuries.
Only brake the product using the service
brakes.
The product is only designed to be used
to transport persons with limited mobility and
must not be used for any other purpose, e.g.
by playing children or to transport goods.
You may only drive on slopes where the
wheelchair-product combination can be safely
controlled by steering and braking of the prod-
uct.
If the weight load on the drive wheel falls
(e.g. when driving on slopes) or when driving
on loose / slippery surfaces, the braking action
of the wheel may be considerably reduced.
The driving style and speed should be adjusted
so that the product can be safely stopped at all
times using the brakes.
Towing or using a trailer is not permitted.
If the situation allows it, the speed should
be reduced by carefully applying the service
brake. Abrupt braking can cause the upper
body to fall forwards which can thereby result
in injuries or loss of vehicle control.
13 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Obstacles like curbs, for example, should
always be negotiated driving forwards and
always using the minimum speed required.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can, how-
ever, be reduced due to the specifications of
the type of wheelchair or its settings. There-
fore, you should observe the values given in
the wheelchair's operating instructions or the
restrictions dependent on the settings.
When driving over or passing obstacles,
you must absolutely avoid any wheelchair or
body parts becoming trapped on the obstacle.
This could result in falls, serious injuries to the
user or third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
Always drive over curbs or other obstacles
so that you cross them to the front or at right
angles. If you drive at them on an angle, or
only have one rear wheel on the obstacle,
there is an increased risk of tipping over to the
side which can result in serious injuries to the
user and third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
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