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4 2 Indication and intended use
The max-e transport device allows those who have limited mobility, or disabled people that are no longer
able to use a manual wheelchair using their own residual force, to move around independently.
The max-e transport device is also equipped with an control unit that can be used by an accompanying
person. This feature is important when the wheelchair user is no longer able to move around themselves
using the joystick and the accompanying person’s own strength does not allow them to push a wheelchair
along with the wheelchair user in it. The accompanying person of a single person in a wheelchair is
supported both on even surfaces as well as on upward/downward slopes. The max-e transport device
may be used indoors as well as outdoors.
The max-e transport device has been developed to be operated by one person using the joystick or
from an accompanying person using the control unit. These people must be trained, and be physically
as well as mentally able to safely operate the max-e transport device! They must have sufficient vision
capability!
Please bear in mind that using the max-e transport device may entail a greater degree of risk and
requires more skill than that required to operate/use a manual wheelchair.
The life expectancy of max-e depends on the intensity of the application and is approx. 5 years under
normal use. This statement implies compliance with all prescribed maintenance and service specifications.
The life expectancy can also be exceeded with careful handling. However, this life expectancy can also
be shortened due to overuse and improper handling.
4 3 Contraindication
max-e may not be used if:
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the operator has not received training/instruction for the product!
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the operator is physically and mentally unable to safely use max-e!
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more than one person needs to be transported at the same time!
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the operator does not have sufficient ability to see!
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the braking effect is lost due to rain, wet conditions, snow or ice!
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a braking effect of max-e is not achieved!
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escalators or travellators must be negotiated!
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medical devices, for example with a life support function, and diagnostic devices, are nearby!
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the intended use is contradicted!
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objects are to be transported!
