Safety Instructions - Permobil Chairman Robo Owner's Manual

Chairman Robo Owner´s manual

Safety instructions

Safety instructions
General
An electric wheelchair is a motorised vehicle and special care must, therefore,
be taken when it is used.
Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the chair. In order to reduce
these risks, you should read the Owner's Manual carefully, in particular the safe-
ty instructions and their warning texts.
Any inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and its various systems may
entail an increased risk of accidents. Carefully follow the recommendations in
the Handling section to prevent the risk of accidents in connection with driving.
All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must
be performed by a qualified service engineer. Always contact a qualified service
engineer in cases of doubt.
WARNING
Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears. There is
a risk of personal injury.
Passengers
The wheelchair is not designed to transport passengers, regardless of their age.
Driving
Do not drive the wheelchair over kerbs and other obstacles higher than 2 3/4".
When driving downhill, display the utmost caution and use the lowest speed.
The wheelchair is not designed to be driven down slopes with a gradient greater
than 12 degrees.
Do not drive up slopes with a gradient greater than 12 degrees. On slopes with
greater gradients, there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be manoeuvred
safely
Do not drive the wheelchair along slopes greater than 10 degrees. There is a risk
of tipping.
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