Use of the wheelchair
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5.2
Driving the wheelchair
•
As a wheelchair user, you are vulnerable in traffic. Keep in mind that other
participants in traffic may not always notice you. Keep to the applicable traffic
regulations.
•
Avoid out-of-the-way routes so that help can be quickly on its way when needed.
•
Adapt your driving style and speed to the circumstances
Electric wheelchairs are driven by means of a controller. The controller has its own user
manual
CONTROLLER
, which has been included with this wheelchair.
•
Switch on the controller
CONTROLLER
•
Set the maximum speed limit
CONTROLLER
•
Move the joystick into the direction you would like to go
•
Moving the joystick even further forwards will cause the wheelchair to move faster
5.2.1 Curves
•
Never take curves at full speed. Decrease your speed before taking a curve.
•
Use the indicators when changing direction.
5.2.2 Braking/Emergency
stop
To brake, the joystick must be moved into the neutral position or released completely.
The wheelchair will brake automatically. An emergency stop can also be made by
releasing the joystick.
5.3 Driving
on
a
slope
With all adjustment options set to the neutral position (table 2.1), it can be assumed
that when using an RWD Alex, a grade of
≤
10
˚
(17.6%) belongs to a normal user
environment with no danger of instability. In an FWD Alex this is
≤
6
˚
(10.5%). In the
technical specifications, you will find this under ‘maximum safe slope’.
5.3.1
Slopes steeper than the normal user environment
Driving on slopes whose grade is steeper than the maximum safety limit can lead to
safety risks with respect to stability. This requires great care and complete control of
the user. Always drive carefully and never take unnecessary risks! Follow the
instructions next to the warnings carefully!
An emergency stop can be made by releasing the joystick. The following should be
avoided when driving:
•
Do not push the on/off button
•
Do not move suddenly in the opposite direction
The wheelchair will come to an abrupt standstill with a sudden jolt. Not only is this
uncomfortable, it could lead to tipping over if you are on a slope.
Summary of Contents for Alex
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