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As far as possible, always use reverse mode when negotiating obstacles (e.g. kerbs). Please refer to the wheel-
chair operating manual for the maximum permitted obstacle height.
Attention! When navigating obstacles in reverse, the Alber anti-tippers cannot be guaranteed to be fully func-
tional. For this reason, travel slowly and carefully in reverse until the wheels of your e-fix touch the obstacle.
Once you reach this point, negotiate the obstacle carefully. It is up to you to decide whether to enlist the help of
another person.
In the event of a problem or error message, immediately contact your specialist dealer.
Observe the following safety instructions and hazard information.
3.3 Safety instructions
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The system must be switched off at the control unit before the e-fix wheels are fitted to the wheelchair or removed from it. Similarly,
the system must be switched off before starting work on the wheelchair.
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For safety reasons, you must activate the parking brakes of your wheelchair when you stop, especially on uphill and downhill slopes, in
order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away inadvertently.
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In the (unlikely) event of the battery pack overheating or catching on fire, you must ensure that the battery pack does not come into
contact with water or other liquids. The only suitable extinguishing agent recommended by the battery manufacturers is sand.
Before beginning your trip:
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The e-fix may only be attached to push rim wheelchairs that have been approved by Alber GmbH for this device.
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The bracket holding the e-fix in place may only be installed and modified by Alber GmbH or an Alber authorised specialist dealer.
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When using the e-fix, always strictly adhere to the operating manual for the wheelchair.
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Using the wheelchair without a pair of anti-tippers attached is not permitted.
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Attach the original anti-tippers of the wheelchair manufacturer or the optional Alber anti-tippers to your wheelchair.
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Before each trip, check the condition of the e-fix wheels. If the tyres have reached their wear limit (if you can no longer see the tread),
the e-fix must no longer be used.
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Prior to each use, check that your wheelchair parking brakes are working correctly. It is forbidden to use the wheelchair without working
parking brakes adjusted to the e-fix wheels.
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Check the air pressure of the e-fix wheels at regular intervals. The table in chapter 12 contains information about the correct air pres-
sure. This information can also be found on the outside of the tyres. Please check the air pressure of the front wheels in accordance
with the instructions and specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer. Insufficient air pressure can severely affect the handling and
range of the wheelchair.
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Both e-fix wheels should always have the same air pressure.
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Both front wheels of the wheelchair should always have the same air pressure.
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Before every trip, check that the e-fix wheels are seated correctly in the wheel retainer [2] of the two brackets [1].
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The e-fix must not be used in combination with a wheelchair towing device or hand bike, or other pulling devices. In such cases, use
your manual wheelchair wheels instead of the e-fix wheels.
Always observe the following rules when travelling using the e-fix:
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Before using the e-fix to navigate uphill or downhill gradients, you should be able to operate the device safely on level ground.
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The maximum permissible slope specified by the wheelchair manufacturer must not be exceeded.
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Be very careful when approaching steps and drops.
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If the e-fix is switched on, each touch of the joystick is converted into a travel command. When stopping or waiting in potentially
hazardous areas (e.g. while waiting at a traffic light, on uphill and downhill slopes or ramps of any type), do not touch the control unit
and secure your wheelchair using its parking brakes.
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Never reach into the wheel when the e-fix is switched on.
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Do not insert or throw objects of any kind into an e-fix wheel, regardless of whether or not it is switched on.
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Never attach objects of any kind to the e-fix wheels. This could cause damage.
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When travelling on pavements, keep a safe distance (preferably the width of a wheelchair) from the kerb.
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Avoid using the wheelchair on soft ground (e.g. loose chipping, sand, mud, snow, ice or deep puddles).
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Never leave the e-fix unattended, even if it is switched off.
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The e-fix may be adversely affected by strong electromagnetic fields.
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