APPLICATION:
is an electric power pack, designed to relieve the strain and effort of pushing a wheelchair
uphill and restraining it on the way down again. Therefore, it will make your everyday life as an
attendant for the wheelchair user easier, but it will also enable you to go driving in places where you did
not go before. Therefore, to avoid any risks or damages it is important to familiarize yourself with the
performance of the before you go for more demanding outings.
Follow the instructions given,
both in this manual and in the wheelchair manual - misuse can cause unnecessary risks.
First time you go walking with the , you should choose a spacious place with a firm surface and
no particular obstacles, like curbstones or steep ramps. We recommend you to do the first test drive with
the empty wheelchair.
1. Lower the onto the ground; switch on the power and check that the wheelchair brakes are
released and in good working condition. Further, you should check the tire pressure before leaving.
2. When you turn on the power, the switch should be turned a bit further than
just past the first ”click”. The more you turn it, the faster the power pack
will be able to go.
When you gently pull the throttle lever upwards with a finger, the
will start driving forwards, and you should not be surprised
that the chair moves without you pushing it. Just follow it and guide it.
Pushing the lever gently downwards will make the chair go backwards.
REMEMBER: If you do not feel confident in the beginning, you just release the lever, and the chair will
stop instantly -
do not attempt to hold back the wheelchair by force
.
We recommend you to start by turning up the on/off switch only halfway. On level ground, this speed
will usually be adequate. Later, when you need more power to climb hills, you should turn it up to full
speed. This gives you a comfortable choice to adjust to your walking speed.
3. Driving downhill you ease off a bit on the throttle lever, and the will help you brake
smoothly. Therefore, the speed is infinitely variable and you can adapt it to any given situation.
However, you should be careful driving on dirty surfaces, like pavements covered with sand or snow.
Here the wheels of the power pack may loose traction, and you should be prepared to use the
wheelchair brakes, in particular going downhill.
On ramps, you should always reverse down
. This way you use the brake effect of the and at
the same time, you are in the best position to restrain the chair if required.
4. Crossing a curb, you should find a place where the curbstone has a ramp.
We recommend you to cross the ramp at a right angle, but as an attendant, you need to estimate the
abilities of wheelchair user to remain upright in the chair during the action.
If the curbstone does not have a ramp, please declutch the (by pushing down the pedal), tilt
the chair slightly and go backwards up or forwards down.
CAUTION:
Do not
attempt to cross a curbstone
forwards.
This may damage the forks and front wheels of
the wheelchair.
Do not
let the footrests touch the curb or the road surface.
5. REMEMBER: - to turn off the power when taking a break or leaving the wheelchair.
- to engage the brakes when parking the wheelchair.
6. is not particularly vulnerable towards water. Still, we recommend avoiding driving
through deep puddles, or at least declutch the power pack while passing them.
