1.
Position personal transporter as close as possible to the desired
object.
2.
Engage the motor locks and turn power off.
3.
Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing
your sitting position.
7.6
Information about getting in and out
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious injury
or damage
–
Before attempting transfers, consult a healthcare
professional to determine proper transfer techniques
for the user and type of wheelchair.
–
Follow the instructions below.
If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask
other persons for help. Use a sliding board, if possible.
Getting into the mobility device:
1.
Position your mobility device as close as possible to your seat.
This might have to be done by an attendant.
2.
Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability
during transfer.
3.
Always switch your mobility device off.
4.
Always engage both motor locks/clutches and free wheel hubs (if
fitted) to prevent the wheels from moving.
5.
Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach
the armrest or swivel it up.
6.
Now slide into the mobility device.
Getting out of the mobility device:
1.
Position your mobility device as close as possible to your seat.
2.
Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability
during transfer.
3.
Always switch your mobility device off.
4.
Always engage both motor locks/clutches and free wheel hubs (if
fitted) to prevent the wheels from moving.
5.
Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach
the armrest or swivel it up.
6.
Now slide onto your new seat.
7.7
Taking Obstacles
7.7.1
Maximum obstacle height
You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the
chapter entitled 13 Technical data, page 57.
7.7.2
Safety information when ascending obstacles
CAUTION!
Risk of tipping over
–
Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90
degrees as shown below.
–
Put your backrest into an upright position before
climbing an obstacle.
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