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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Wheelchair range
The range of your wheelchair can be
affected by many factors such as user
weight, terrain, ambient temperature
and battery condition. The stated range
in the sales literature should be seen
as the theoretical maximum and may
not be attained by every user.
We recommend that every user initially
limit their journey to half the stated
range, until they have confidence in the
actual range their wheelchair can
attain. If your battery indicator is
showing a low charge then do not
attempt a long journey unless you are
confident in reaching your destination
and also returning to your home without
the risk of being left stranded.
WARNING
Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed and
tested to allow its use on slopes or
gradients of up to 1 in 4 (25%).
However, if you have the option of
adjusting the angle of seating with
either tilt seat or recline back, then in
certain circumstances your wheelchair
could become unstable. Before
attempting to climb or decline a slope,
we strongly recommend that you return
the seat and back to an upright
position.
Failure to do this may cause the
wheelchair to become unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the
capabilities of wheelchair on a slope
then do not attempt to drive up or down
the slope, try to find an alternative
route.
Mobile telephones and two - way
radios
When operating cordless or mobile
telephones, two way radios, walkie-
talkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or other
transmitting devices, the following must
be noted:
WARNING
Mobile telephones or two-way
radios devices must not be used
while operating the vehicle.
Use of mobile phones or two way
radios can cause excessively strong
electromagnetic fields. This may
interfere with the vehicles electronic
systems. If mobile phones or two way
radios are required to be used, the
vehicle must be brought to a halt and
the power turned off before any such
device is switched on or used.
WARNING
Powered seat tilt and recline
Danger of injury by moving parts:
Make sure that neither you nor anyone
else is injured by placing hands, feet or
other body extremities under the seat
whilst operating the power options.
WARNING
Wheelchair motors
After prolonged use, the motors will
produce heat which is radiated through
the motors outer casing. Do not touch
the motors outer casing for at least 30
minutes after using the wheelchair, to
allow it to cool.