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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Road Use
Please show the utmost consideration
for
the other traffic on the road.
Remember that the last thing a car or
lorry driver expects to see is a wheel
chair backing off the kerb into the road.
If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the
road until you are certain that it is safe.
Always cross the road as quickly as
possible; there may be other traffic.
WARNING
Adverse conditions
Please be aware that when driving your
wheelchair in adverse conditions, e.g.
on wet grass, mud, ice, snow, or other
slippery surfaces, you may experience
a reduction in the grip and traction of
your wheelchair. We recommend you
take extra precautions in these
conditions, particularly on hills and
slopes, your wheelchair could become
unstable or skid causing possible injury.
Extreme variances in temperature may
trigger the self protect mechanism in the
control system. If this occurs the control
system will temporarily shut down to
prevent damage to the electronics or the
chair.
WARNING
Ramps
When using a ramp, please ensure that
is capable of taking the combined weight
of the powerchair and yourself. If a
ramp is being used to load a chair into a
vehicle, please ensure the ramp is
properly secured to the vehicle. Always
approach the ramp head-on and
exercise caution (Fig. A).
WARNING
Never drive on ramps with the seat
tilted, reclined or raised if fitted
with a seat riser. Before attempting
to climb or decline a slope, always
return the chair to an upright
position.
Fig. A