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
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.
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