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DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE
Proceed slowly down steep descents. Press the speed button to reduce the speed. This allows
better control of driving. However, your wheelchair will not accelerate on its own down a slope,
due to the automatic braking system, which starts functioning if you attempt to drive too fast.
In general, you should drive in a linear manner on slopes, without sudden changes in direction,
and never stop the wheelchair on a slope that exceeds the safety limit.
GOING OVER OBSTACLES
Go over obstacles slowly and in a forwards direction. Do not attempt to go over obstacles
from the side. This will allow you to go over obstacles up to 2 cm. Do not go over obstacles
higher than 2 cm.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
If the LED with a wrench symbol starts flashing immediately after the electric wheelchair
is switched on, identify the problem by checking the potential problems on the list in the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual and take the necessary actions.
MOVEMENT
If you need to move the electric wheelchair, switch off the controller by pressing the ON/OFF
button, position the motor unlocking levers on N (NEUTRAL), move the electric wheelchair
into a secure position, then reposition the motor unlocking levers on D (DRIVE).
15. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• The electric wheelchair can only be used by one person at a time
• The maximum total weight carried must not exceed 160KG.
• Before getting into or out of your electric wheelchair, check that it is switched off and that
the battery charger is disconnected.
• Always drive carefully and with your feet resting firmly on the footplates, taking care if
there are other people present in the area where you are travelling.
• Use pedestrian routes whenever possible. Take extreme care when crossing roads.
• Although the electric wheelchair is designed for slopes with a gradient up to 8°/14%, try to
avoid slopes with a gradient over 6° (10%) and take extreme care when turning on a slope
• Do not use the maximum power on sharp bends.
• Only drive the electric wheelchair after checking that all the parts are firmly attached and
in the most comfortable driving position for you.
• Do not drive your electric wheelchair if the rear roll-over protection wheels are damaged
or have been removed.
• Take extreme care and use a low speed when reversing, when driving down a slope and on
uneven ground and when turning on both an ascent and a descent.
• Never place the motors of your electric wheelchair in position “N” (NEUTRAL) on a descent.
• Follow all the rules of the highway code when you are on public roads.
• It is not recommended to use the electric wheelchair on wet or damp ground, as this could
be dangerous. Furthermore, the warranty does not cover damage caused by water.
