When using your indoor power chair always consider potential hazards.
Beware of the fact that many of the places where you are likely to use your
power chair may not have been designed with powered wheelchair use in
mind. You should therefore have an awareness for safety when encountering
the likes of narrow doorways, steps, high surfaces, protruding wall fittings
and every day household items such as children’s toys, electrical appliances
etc. Take extra care in kitchen environments. Consider also fire evacuation
procedures for buildings.
SOME USEFUL TIPS:
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Before you venture off on your first use,
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Ensure that everything is adjusted to your specific needs,
• Rread this manual to familiarise yourself with the product and its
functions.
• Do not attempt to drive without an attendant on hand until you are
fully proficient in using and manoeuvring your powered wheelchair.
• Ensure power is switched off before transferring to or leaving your
powered wheelchair.
• Before switching on, check that both motors are engaged and tyres
are in good condition.
• When on the move do not attempt turns at full speed, especially if
traveling down a slope.
• Before changing from forward to reverse, and vice versa, you must
stop. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the electronics.
• Do not use your powered wheelchair
• When entering or leaving your powered wheelchair, do not stand on
the footplates.
• If you have to brake in an emergency, release the joystick.
• Do not switch off power while the powered wheelchair is moving, it
would cause an abrupt, sharp stop.
• Do not use your powered wheelchair beyond the limitations set out
in this manual concerning obstacle height, gradients, etc.
• Never put yourself at risk and ensure that you can be easily evacuated
in the event of an emergency.
• Power-chairs drive very quietly, generally travel faster than the
average walking pace and are low to the ground.
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