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Product Stability
Scooters and powered wheelchairs are designed to allow the user flexibility of
movement in restricted areas. Driving at maximum speed and attempting sharp turns
can create a situation where the product becomes unstable. Therefore it is essential
that the user pay attention to the guidance set out in this manual.
For maximum stability the speed setting should be set up to 50% of the maximum
available (halfway between the tortoise and the hare or just entering the red sector on
the speed indicator depending on the model.)
The main factors affecting stability are:
Maximum speed setting
Seat height
User movement
User’s manoeuvres
Gradients or slopes
Please keep your speed to a level where you can safely stop without having to make
any erratic turns.
Do not load bags etc. on the back of the seat as this will affect the centre of gravity
and could cause instability.
Do not lean outside of the ‘footprint’ of the product, especially whilst moving.
Avoid making turns on gradients or slopes.
Driving in Pedestrian Areas
As mentioned previously, when using the scooter in pedestrian areas always lower your
maximum speed to that of the pedestrians around you. Remember the stopping
distance of your scooter and always allow enough space to stop safely to avoid
collisions with pedestrians or other objects.
Classification & Transport Act Legislation
The Granada is a Class 3 invalid carriage and is not legally defined as a motor vehicle,
and therefore the user is not required to possess a driving license. It is exempt from MOT
certification. It must however be registered with the DVLA and display a nil duty vehicle
license (tax disk).
A Class 3 invalid carriage can only be used by a person suffering from some physical
defect or physical disability aged 14 or over, or by an able bodied person who is
demonstrating a vehicle before sale, training a disabled user or taking the vehicle to or
from a place for maintenance or repair.
A Class 3 invalid carriage can be used on public roads, but not on motorways, cycle
lanes or bus lanes. When used on pavements or in pedestrian areas the scooter MUST
be switched to its lower speed limit (see page 6). It is not recommended that the
scooter is used on a dual carriageway, but if it is necessary an amber coloured flashing
beacon must be used to warn other road users of your presence.
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