•Drive chair at a slow steady speed .Do not allow chair to accelerate over normal speed. Centre the joystick to allow it to slow down or stop.
•Never use attendant brakes to slow or stop the chair. This may cause the chair to veer or change direction erratically.
RFI. Warning | WARNING! |
All electronic devices generally radiate some type of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). The manufacturer of the wheelchair control systems, have made every effort to minimise the effect of RFI so as not to cause problems under normal circumstances. Even with the efforts by the manufacturer to minimise effects of RFI, the chair control system may still be affected in areas with strong RFI signals.
If for any reason, your chair behaves in an abnormal manner, shut the wheelchair off immediately.
Before continuing, the user must be confident that the system is performing normally. If not, turn chair off and contact your carer or Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent for repair.
ControllersWARNING!
Your chair has been supplied with a fully programmable controller, which has the ability to
At time of specification your chair would have been programmed to best suit your individual function and ability.
Drive the chair in the mode that best suits the environment so as not to cause injury to yourself or others.
Have an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products agents make adjustments to the controller if the chair is not performing to your satisfaction. (There are no controller adjustments that can be made by the user or carer)
Safety/Performance CheckWARNING!
Make sure the chair operates as it is designed to do.
If there is a change in the performance of the chair or in your functional ability, contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products agent to reprogram the control settings to match your needs. It is advisable to have these settings checked annually.
Check for any uncharacteristic noises, vibration or any difficulty in its use.
If a problem is found, notify your carer and Glide Rehabilitation Products agent for repair or advice on how to repair. Do not drive it if your safety is at risk
Make sure that the batteries are fully charged before operating. The Green float light on the charger will indicate that the batteries are fully charged.
Make sure all tyres are inflated to recommended pressures and in good condition Make sure all accessories are secure and in correct position
Check that the electronic brakes work correctly. (When chair is turned on with motors engaged and hand off the joystick, you should not be able to push the chair or rotate the drive wheels)