03/2010
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Safety
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When driving on inclines or slopes, it is not permis-
sible to negotiate obstacles.
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Operating the power wheelchair on stairs is not per-
mitted.
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Avoid getting into and out of the power wheelchair
while standing on an incline or slope.
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If the driving mode is changed while driving, the power
wheelchair will accelerate or decelerate.
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Releasing the brake may result in uncontrolled rolling
of the power wheelchair. Therefore make sure that the
brake is engaged after parking the power wheelchair.
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The lap belt helps to additionally stabilise the person
sitting in the power wheelchair. The lap belt must never
be used as part of a restraint system for transportation
of the person in motor vehicles for the disabled.
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Uncontrolled movements can occur during the opera-
tion of the power wheelchair as a result of malfunction.
In this case, please contact your authorised dealer
immediately.
2.4 Safety requirements for Transport,
Storage and Assembly
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Only sufficiently strong hoisting devices may be used
for transport.
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The power wheelchair must be secured in accordance
with the requirements for the transport aid. The tension-
ing straps may only be attached to the corresponding
fixing eyelets.
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During transport on lifting platforms, in lifts, busses,
or trains the wheelchair controls must be switched off.
The brake must be locked and the power wheelchair
must stand in the middle of the lifting platform. None
of the power wheelchair's components, such as its
anti-tippers or other components, may be in the dan-
ger area.
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When the power wheelchair is not being used for an
extended period of time or during shipping, remove
the fuse.
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After the power wheelchair has been set and adjusted,
the attachment screws and/or nuts must be firmly
retightened.
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We recommend that, wherever and whenever possible,
users of a wheelchair/ mobility base with seating shell
or buggy transfer to the seats installed in the motor
vehicle and use the corresponding vehicle restraint
systems, because this is the only way to ensure opti-
