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2.3 OTHER DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
USAGE OF THE SAFETY BELT
The wheelchair is equipped with a safety belt.
It is recommended to use the safety belt. If
safety belt is not used, then it is important to
make sure that it would not hang down or get
caught in the wheels.
LIGHTING DEVICE
The standard equipment of the wheelchair includes 2 front lights with inbuilt indicators, two red rear
lights with inbuilt indicators. All lights are maintenance-free.
TIRES
The tires of the wheelchair are all similar and due to their pattern, they are suitable for different
flooring and terrain. The wheelchair's tire pressure needs to be checked on a regular basis. The
measurement of the tire pressure is described in section “Maintenance of the wheelchair”.
BATTERIES
Maintenance-free gel batteries are used. It is strictly prohibited to use any other batteries, otherwise
the electric equipment can be damaged. Batteries are in the casing's box which is located between
the seat and casing's protective cover. Instructions for removal and installation of batteries are
described in section “Maintenance of the wheelchair”. Follow the safety instructions applied for
batteries in section “Safety recommendations”. Used batteries have to be taken to a suitable
collection point.
CHARGING OF THE BATTERIES
In order to charge the wheelchair's batteries, the charging devices plug needs to be connected with
the steering device's charging interface (look at section “Charging interface”, page 14). During
charging, the screen displays the symbol of charging batteries and the wheelchair cannot be used.
Batteries need to be charged at once if the symbol of batteries charge shows only one bar. Follow
the instructions given for the charging device. Use only the charger that has been supplied together
with the wheelchair. Usage of an incorrect charger can damage the batteries, wheelchair or charging
device.