Motion Healthcare Foldalite, Instruction Booklet

Safety

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Weather Precautions:

This power wheelchair cannot be used or stored in environments of rain, snow, ice or slippery 

surfaces. These conditions may adversely affect the functions of the chair. Always keep your chair 

in a clean and dry area. 

Warranty does not cover water damage. Do not expose the chair to any extremely hot or 

cold conditions. If you are ever caught in any of these conditions, please proceed to shelter 

immediately. 

Note: If the chair gets wet, immediately pull out the battery and allow it to dry naturally. Put 

the battery back after the chair is completely dried. 

When operating on wet or frictionless ground surfaces, please move at a slow speed. 

Road Surfaces:

Foldalite is designed optimally for dry level surfaces, such as concrete and indoor ground flooring. 

Do not use the Foldalite on sand, uneven or loose surfaces, tall grass or rough road surfaces to 

prevent the wheels, bearings, axis, motor and other parts from being damaged or loosened.

Driving in Traffic Environment:

This is at your own risk. Beware of the local traffic regulations. Be extremely cautious whilst driving 

on public roads. 

For increased visibility at night, light reflecting markers are attached to the chair. It is highly 

recommended that you wear hi-vis clothing while driving at night.

Vehicle Transport: 

CAUTION: Please be aware that it is at your own risk and is not advisable to sit in the 

Foldalite when taking any forms of transportation such as cars, buses, trains, planes  

or ships.

If you must take such forms of transportation while remaining in the chair, it is extremely important 

that you secure your safety belt, power off the chair and push the brake lever to “Lock” position, 

make sure there is no movement in the motor wheels and have the chair securely tied down. 

However, as this chair is ultra-compact, taking any transportation is made possible as you can fold 

the chair conveniently and it can be stored away in tight storage areas such as a car boot. Please 

ensure the chair is stored securely. 

If you need to be transferred on or off a vehicle manually without getting off the chair, never allow 

anyone to lift the chair by the armrest or rear backrest. The chair must be lifted by firmly gripping 

the front and rear edges of the seat cushion frame.