decon E-Drive PLUS User manual

E-Drive PLUS
User manual
2022-09
Original manual

Important Information
Responsibility
Decon can not be held responsibile for product changes made by unauthorized people.
As a part of an ongoing product improvement initiative, Decon reserves the right to change
specifications and design without notice.
Label Location
CE marks are placed on the motor, on the battery, and on the battery charger, which
even is marked with registration number including the production year and month.
The symbols used on the label of E-Drive PLUS are explained below
Observe the instructions for use! Maximum weight of person
Maximum speed of the device: 6 km/h Rated slope: 6°
Medical device Serial number of the device
Indication of the date of manufacture Name and adress of the manufacturer
Catalogue number of the device
How to dispose E-Drive PLUS and its components, see chapter 12.3

Table of Contents
1. Please Read Before Use 1
1.1. Foreword 1
1.2. Symbols Used in This Manual 1
1.3. Operation Diagnosis Check 2
1.4. Assistive Operation Diagnosis Check 3
1.5. Warnings and Notes for the Operation 3
1.6. Warning Label Location Diagram 19
2. Names of Parts 22
2.1. E-Drive PLUS 24" 22
2.2. E-Drive PLUS 16" 23
2.3. Controller 24
2.4. Assistant Controller (Optional) 24
2.5. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 25
2.6. Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 26
2.7. Charger for Lithium Ion and Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
(ESC3) 27
3. Before Sitting in the Wheelchair 28
3.1. Inspecting the Wheelchair 28
3.2. Checking Your Clothing 31
3.3. Checking the Residual Capacity of the Battery and
Installing the Battery on the Wheelchair 32
4. Riding the Wheelchair 34
4.1. Sitting in the Wheelchair 34
4.2. Moving the Wheelchair 36
4.3. AdjustingandConrmingtheMaximumSpeed 38
4.4. Checking the Residual Capacity of the Battery during
Operation 39
4.5. Anti Theft Function 40
4.6. Other Functions 41
4.7. Practicing Basic Operations 42

5. After You are Finished Riding the Wheelchair 44
5.1. Getting Out of the Wheelchair 44
5.2. Removing the Battery 45
6. How to Use the Assistant Controller 46
6.1. Getting in the Wheelchair 46
6.2. Starting Assistant Travel Mode 46
6.3. After Assistant Operations are Finished 49
7. Handling the Batteries and Chargers 50
7.1. Types of Batteries 50
8. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery and Charger 55
8.1. Features of the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 55
8.2. How to Use the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 55
8.3. Characteristics and Handling of the Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery (JWB2) 57
8.4. How to Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 59
8.5. Refresh Charging of Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2)63
8.6. Charger (ESC3) Indicator Lamps 64
9. Lithium Ion Battery and Charger 67
9.1. Features of the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 67
9.2. How to Use the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 67
9.3. Characteristics and Handling of the Lithium Ion
Battery (ESB1) 69
9.4. How to Charge the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 72
9.5. The Temperature of the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
during Charging 76
9.6. Charger (ESC3) Indicator Lamps 77

10. Wheelchair Transporting and Storing Instructions 78
10.1. Loading the Wheelchair in a Car 78
10.2. Unloading the Wheelchair from a Car 80
10.3. Storing the Wheelchair 81
10.4. Boarding an Airplane 82
10.5 Long term storage of the wheelchair
(more than 3 months) 82
11. Using the Wheelchair more Comfortably 83
11.1. Removing and Installing the Unit 83
11.2. Anti-tip Device 86
11.3. Controller Holder 88
11.4. Assistant Controller (Optional) 94
11.5. Clutch Levers 94
11.6. Parameter Settings 94
11.7. Smart Tune Settings 96
12. Maintenance, Daily Check, Periodic Inspection 98
12.1. Maintenance 99
12.2. Daily Checks 101
12.3. End of E-Drive PLUS Use Recycling 101
13. DimensionsandSpecications 102
14. Troubleshooting 104
14.1. Before Requesting Repairs 104
14.2. Requesting Repairs and Inspections 108
14.3. Serial Number Location 108
14.4. Warranty 108
14. 5 Product Safety and Product Recall Information 108

Introduction
This is a manual for “E-Drive PLUS” electric power unit for wheelchairs. Before you read this
manual, check which product you are using.
This product consists of the left and right drive units, the joystick-equipped controller, the battery,
optional battery bag, the battery charger, and the optional assistant controller. These compo-
nents, except for the battery and charger, are already installed to the wheelchair frame. For the
initial use, the customer does not have to use tools, and so on, to assemble the wheelchair.
Refer to “2. Names of Parts” to ensure that these components are installed to the wheelchair
that you purchased and that the battery and charger are included. If you visually notice that
any of these components are not installed, are not included, or are damaged before using the
wheelchair, immediately contact the dealer without using the wheelchair.
For information for operating the wheelchair and warranty for the wheelchair with which you
are using E-Drive PLUS, see the wheelchair manual.
WARNING
● Readandunderstandthismanualcompletelybeforeoperatingyour
E-DrivePLUSproduct.Thismanualshouldbeconsideredapermanentpartof
yourproductandshouldremainwithit.
E-DrivePLUS24" E-DrivePLUS16"

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1.1. Foreword
Thank you for purchasing E-Drive PLUS.
Indication for use: The device E-Drive PLUS is a Power Assist Wheelchair Conversion Kit and
suitable for a disabled person who cannot walk or has restrictions on walking. It is intended
for medical purposes to provide a means for a disabled person to take over the propulsion of
the wheelchair and increase mobility and flexibility. The device is attended for indoor and out-
door use. Generally speaking, riding in a wheelchair incurs the possible risk of personal injury or
damage to the wheelchair from improper use. Sufficient physical and mental capability combined
with visual and cognitive ability is necessary for the user to operate the wheelchair safely in its
intended environment. Depending on the type or extent of the disabilities of the user, it might be
dangerous to travel unaccompanied.
Before using the wheelchair, be sure that not only the user, but also other intended operators such
as the assistant and accompanying people have read this manual to assure full understanding.
(1) The wheelchairs on which E-Drive PLUS has been installed are wheelchairs for physically
handicapped people, and their legal status is that of a pedestrian. Make sure to adhere to
the traffic rules and manners of a pedestrian.
(2) E-Drive PLUS 24" withstands a user weight of 125 kg. E-Drive PLUS 16" withstands a user
weight of 100 kg. If the frame on which E-Drive PLUS is installed has an even lighter load
capacity, ensure that you do not exceed that value.
(3) To ensure safe use, warning labels are affixed to this product. Make sure to adhere to the
warning labels. Refer to “1.6. Warning Label Location Diagram” for the locations of the warning
labels.
(4) Do not use this product for any purpose other than as an electric wheelchair.
(5) Some of the illustrations in this manual are images of general electric wheelchairs. The
actual product may be different than that shown.
(6) E-Drive PLUS is replacing the original wheels of your wheelchair. Please check your wheel-
chair manual for changing any settings to the wheelchair. Be aware that some adjustments
can influence the stability of the wheelchair. Please always use the anti-tip devices.
1.2. SymbolsUsedinThisManual
NOTICE
Indicatesthatmisusemayleadtomaterialdamage.
WARNING
Indicatesthatmisusemayleadtofatalorsevereinjury,or
disability.
Indicatesthingsyoumustnotdo.
Indicatescorrectmethodsandkeypointswhenoperating
theproduct.
Indicatessafety-relatedcautionaryinformation.
1. PleaseReadBeforeUse
TIP

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● Beforeusingthewheelchair,besuretoassessyourcompetenceanddetermine
whetherornotyouneedanassistant.
 Moreover,indeterminingthenecessityofanassistant,consultexpertopinions
asapointofreference.
 Ifyourjudgmentisbasedsolelyonyourownopinion,youorotherpeople
aroundyoumaygetinjured.
Can operate
all items.
Have trouble
operating one
or both.
Use this product by having an as-
sistant provide assistive operation.
You can travel unaccompanied. For your safety, remember to travel carefully.
In situations such as those mentioned in the warnings in “1.5. Warnings and Notes for the
Operation”, be sure to have an assistant accompany you, and pay sufficient attention to
safety while traveling.
1.3. OperationDiagnosisCheck
Depending on the extent of your disabilities, it may be dangerous to travel unaccompanied. Use
this diagnosis check as a guide to determine whether or not you can travel unaccompanied.
(1) Are you able to move the switches on the controller at your
own will?
(2) Are you able to tilt the joystick forward slowly and move
smoothly?
(3) Are you able to move the joystick back to original position?
(4) Are you able to tilt the joystick in the direction you want to
go?
(5) Are you able to correctly perceive visually the conditions of
the road surface and your surroundings, and avoid danger-
ous areas?
DiagnosisCheck
WARNING

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1.4. AssistiveOperationDiagnosisCheck
Use the diagnosis check below as a guide to determine whether or not you can provide assis-
tive operation.
If you feel uncomfortable with any of the 3 tasks below, do not provide assistive operation.
(1) Are you able to correctly perceive the conditions of the road surface and your sur-
roundings, and avoid dangerous areas?
(2) Are you able to assist the user to get on and off the wheelchair, and to replace the
battery?
(3) Are you able to provide assistive operation on a manual wheelchair?
Diagnosis Check
● Ifanassistantistoaccompanyyouandoperatethewheelchair,besuretoas-
sesshisorhercompetence.
 Moreover,whenassessingtheassistant’scompetence,consultexpertopinions
asapointofreference.
 Ifyourjudgmentisbasedsolelyonyourownopinion,youorotherpeople
aroundyoumaygetinjured.
● Ifyoulackthecompetencetoprovideassistiveoperation,donotattempttopro-
videit.
1.5. WarningsandNotesfortheOperation
Please read this manual before using the product.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe and comfortable operation. After reading it,
store it where it can be accessed easily for future reference.
Unless specifically noted, the following information applies to when the user is operating the
wheelchair themselves and when an assistant is operating the wheelchair using the assistant
operations.
● Beforeusingthewheelchair,besuretoassessyourcompetenceanddetermine
whetherornotyouneedanassistant.
 Moreover,indeterminingthenecessityofanassistant,consultexpertopinions
asapointofreference.
 Ifyourjudgmentisbasedsolelyonyourownopinion,youorotherpeople
aroundyoumaygetinjured.
● Practicetravelingonalevelandsafeareawithanassistantaccompanyingyou,
untilyouarecomfortablewiththeoperation.Ifyougoonpublicroadswhilestill
unfamiliarwiththeoperation,youorotherpeoplearoundyoumaygetinjured.
1.5.1.BeforeUsingtheWheelchairAfterPurchasingtheUnit
WARNING
WARNING

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1.5.2.BeforeUseEachDay
WARNING
● Performthedailychecksbeforeuseeveryday.Makeahabitoutofinspecting
thewheelchair.Continueduseofthewheelchairwithaprobleminthewheel-
chairbodyorthewheelsmaycausedamagetothewheelchairwhiletraveling,
andmayresultinarolloverorfall.
● Beforeusingthewheelchaireachday,ensure
thatthereisairinthetires.Alwayskeepthe
airpressureinthereartiresatanormallevel.
Iftheairpressureinthereartiresdecreases,
theparkingbrakesmaybecomeineffective.
● Beforeusingthewheelchaireachday,ensure
thattheanti-tipdevicesareinthecorrect
position.Iftheanti-tipdevicesarenotinthe
correctposition,thewheelchaircouldfall
backward.
● Beforeusingthewheelchaireachday,check
theresidualcapacityofthebattery.Ifthere-
sidualcapacityofthebatteryislow,thebat-
terymayrunoutduringoperationanditmay
becomeimpossibletotravelinpowerdrive
mode.

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1.5.3.HandlingtheWheelchair
WARNING
● Ifthewheelchairhaspartsthatarefoldableordetachable,donotoperatethe
wheelchairwiththosepartsfoldedorremoved.
● Whenliftingthewheelchair,donotholdmovableparts.
● Donotoperatewithanyheavybaggagehang-
ingoverthebackrest,orwithanyheavyob-
jectsinthecompartment.Thewheelchair
couldeasilyfallbackwardonaninclined
slope,andmaycauseyouorpeoplearound
youtogetinjured.
● Thewheelchairmaytipoverifitisoperatedwiththeanti-tipdevicesremoved,
folded,orwiththesafetywheelsfacingupwards.Besuretosettheanti-tipde-
vicescorrectlyandoperatethewheelchairwiththesafetywheelsinthecorrect
position.
● Modifyingtheunitoritsmountingmayadverselyaffectitsperformanceand
safety.Nevermakeanymodifications.
● Donotconnectanyelectricinstrumentstotheplugonthejoystick.Thisplug
istoconnectaPCfortheSmartTunesoftware.Pluggingotherelectricinstru-
mentslikeaudiomicrophoneorearphonesmaycauseunittrouble.
 AbouttheSmartTunesoftware,referto“11.UsingtheWheelchairmoreCom-
for tably”.
● Donothanganythingonthejoystickonthe
controller.Itmaygetinthewayofyouroper-
ation,ortheweightoftheobjectmayprevent
thejoystickfromreturningtoitsoriginalposi-
tion,evenafteryourhandhasreleasedit.
 Inaddition,ifyouputarubberbandaround
thejoystick,itmaygetjammedinsidethecon-
troller,causingthejoysticktonotreturntoits
originalposition.
 Ineithercase,thereisariskofthewheelchair
notstopping.
● Donotreceivemicrowavethermotherapy
whileseatedinthewheelchair.
 Themicrowavesmayresultindriveunitmal-
functions,accidentaloperationsandheated
metalpartscausingburns.Switchoffthe
powertomotorizedwheelchairsandplace
themawayfrommicrowavethermotherapy
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WARNING
● Donotoperatetheclutchleverswhilethewheelchairisinmotion.Thereisa
riskofcollisionortippingover.
 Ifyouswitchtheclutchleverstothemanualpositionwhiletravelinginpower
drive,themotorbrakelosesitseffectandthewheelchairmaygooutofcontrol.
 Ifyouswitchtheclutchleverstothepowerdrivepositionwhiletravelinginthe
manualdrive,brakesareappliedtothereartires.Thisabruptbrakingcancause
yourbodytoplungeforwardordamagethewheelchair.
● Removingthebatterywhiletravelingcauses
thebrakestobeappliedtothereartires,and
maycauseyouorpeoplearoundyoutoget
injured.
● Turningoffthepowerswitchwhiletraveling
causesthebrakestobeappliedtotherear
tires,andyouorpeoplearoundyoumayget
injured.
● Whilethewheelchairisbeingoperatedor
afteroperation,donottouchthebackofthe
driveunits.Duringorafteroperation,theback
ofthedriveunitsmaybehot.Inaddition,if
thewheelchairisnearasourceofheat,the
driveunitsmaybecomehot.
● Whileoperatingthewheelchair,becarefulnot
togetyourhandstangledinthewheelspokes,
wheelholes,etc.
● ThewheelsofE-DrivePLUS16"arenotequippedwithhandrims.Whenoperat-
ingE-DrivePLUS16",donotmanuallydrivethewheelchairbyholdingitsrear
tiresorwheels.Youmayinjureyourself.
● Whenmovingpasthedgerowsandtrees,maintainasuitabledistancetoprevent
therearwheelsfromcomingintocontactwithtwigsorotherprotrudingitems.
Iftwigsorotheritemsfromhedgerowsandtreesgetcaughtintherearwheels
whenoperatingthewheelchair,itmayresultinthewheelsbecominglocked,the
clutchleverbeingknockedintothemanualposition,collisionsorthewheel-
chairtippingover.
● Inareaswithanincline,donotswitchtheclutchleverstothemanualposition.
Thewheelchairmaystartmovingunexpectedly,andmaycollideortipover.

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1.5.4.GettingIn/OutoftheWheelchair,Seating
1.5.5.GeneralOperation
● Whengettinginthewheelchairbyyourselfor
whentheassistanthastheuserofthewheel-
chairgetinthewheelchair,ensurethatthe
wheelchairisonalevelground.Iftheuserat-
temptstogetinthewheelchaironanincline,
heorshemaylosebalanceandfalloffthe
wheelchair.
● Neverridethewheelchairwithtwopeople.
Thewheelchairmaymalfunctionorthepeo-
pleridingitmaygetinjured.
● Toswitchtheclutchleverstothemanualposition,suchaswhenstartingassis-
tantoperations,applytheparkingbrakesonalevelandstableground,andthen
withthepowerturnedoff,switchtheclutchlevers.
● Neveroperatethewheelchairafterconsumingalcoholortakingmedicinethat
causesdrowsiness.
● Neveroperatethewheelchairwhileholdinganumbrellaorotheritems.
● Nevertowthewheelchair.Donotusethewheelchairtotoworpullanything.
● Ifyouareusingawheelchairwithnoparkingbrakes,havetheassistantholdthe
wheelchairtoensurethatitdoesnotmove.Failuretoobservetheabovemay
causethewheelchairtostartmovingunexpectedly,andmayresultinyouor
peoplearoundyoutogetinjured.
● Donotleanoutofthewheelchairtoretrieveanitem.Otherwise,youcouldfall
offthewheelchairorthewheelchaircouldtipover.
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● Ifyouwanttouseaportablephone,etc.,
stopthewheelchairatasafeplaceandturn
offthewheelchair.Moreover,whiletraveling
inpowerdrive,keepportabletelephones
andotherelectronicdevicesturnedoff.
Otherwise,thereisariskofanaccident.
● Donotturnthepowerswitchoffwhiletrav-
eling.Itcausesthebrakestobeapplied
totherearwheelsinsomecasesandmay
causeyoutofalloutofthewheelchair.
● Donotusethewheelchairfortransporting
luggageorforanyotherpurposethanto
provideassistancetoadisabledperson.
● Donotoperatethewheelchairnearadevicethatproducesstrongradiowaves.If
thewheelchairisnearasourceofradiowavesandstartstooperateabnormally,
immediatelyturnoffthepower,andquicklymoveawayfromthatlocationusing
theassistantoperationsormanualoperation.
 TheweakelectromagneticwavesemittedbyE-DrivePLUSmayaffectotherelec-
tronicdevices,suchasautomaticdoorsandtheanti-theftsystemsofstores.
Inthiscase,turnoffthepowerandoperatethewheelchairusingtheassistant
operationsormanualoperation.
WARNING
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● Donotridewithclothingthatisunsafeforwheelchairs,suchasshownbelow.If
youdrivewithsuchclothing,youorotherpeoplearoundyoumaygetinjured.
Long scarves
Pants/skirts with wide hems
Clothing with loose sleeves
Bare feet, sandals, slippers,
ill-tting footwear, etc.
WARNING
In the following environments and situations, you may need an assistant to accompany you
and to operate the wheelchair for you.
In such cases, have an assistant accompany you. Traveling alone in these situations may lead
to injury.
Moreover, check to see if any dangers such as those shown below exist in the roads you use
on a daily basis. If so, select a route that does not pass through such areas.
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1.5.6.OperationonPublicRoads
● Whenthewheelchairisoperatedoutdoors,itslegalstatusisthatofapedestri-
an.Makesuretoadheretotherulesandmannersofapedestrian.
● Ongeneralroads,becarefulofautomobiles,bicycles,andpedestrians.Besure
yourdonotcollidewithpedestrians.
● Donotoperatethewheelchairwherepedestriansarenotallowed(carroads,in
themiddleofaroad,etc.).
● Iftheroadhasasidewalk,operatethewheelchaironthesidewalk.
● Iftheroaddoesnothaveasidewalk,operatethewheelchaironthesidestripof
theroadwherepedestrianswalk.
● Iftheroaddoesnothaveasidestrip,operatethewheelchaironthesideofthe
roadwherepedestrianswalk.
● Iftwoormorewheelchairsaretravelingtogetheroutdoors,thewheelchairs
shouldbeoperatedinasinglelinewithsufficientspacebetweenthewheel-
chairs.Thewheelchairsshouldnotbeoperatedsidebyside.
● Itisextremelydangeroustotravelonanarrowstreetwithoutasidewalk.
Chooseasaferpathwheneverpossible.
● Whenstartingofformovingbackward,becarefulofotherpeopleandobstacles
aroundyou.
WARNING
● Becarefulnottotraveltooclosetothe
edgewhentravelingonanembankment,
etc.,ofaroad.Dependingonthecondition
oftheshoulderoftheroad,youcouldacci-
dentallymoveofftheroad.
● Whentravelingonasidewalkthatdoesnothaveaguardrail,thereisariskof
fallingintothestreetside.Haveanassistantaccompanyyouinsteadoftravel-
ingalone.
● Whentravelingnearaditch,thetiremayfallintoitifthereisagapevenifitis
covered.Haveanassistantaccompanyyouinsteadoftravelingalone.
● Ifthereareanyobstacles,stopthewheelchairandcheckinfrontofyouand
behindyouforsafetybeforeproceeding.

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1.5.7.OperationonSlopes
ThewheelchairsequippedwithE-DrivePLUSarebuilttobelightercomparedto
otherheavierelectricwheelchairsthatuseaheaviergeneralleadbattery.Forthis
reason,whenapersonsitsinit,theoverallcenterofgravitymaybedifferent.
Therefore,usecautionwhentravelingonaslope.
● Whengoingup/downaparticularslopeforthefirsttime,haveanassistantac-
companyyoutoensuresafety.
● Inareaswithanincline,donotswitchtheclutchleverstothemanualposition.
Thewheelchairmaystartmovingunexpectedly,andmaycollideortipover.
● Donotusethewheelchaironaslopesteep-
erthan6degree(10%grade).Itmaytipover
orthebrakemaybecomeineffective.
WARNING
● Ifanoncomingvehicleisnear,stopthewheelchair,waitforthevehicletopass,
andthencheckinfrontofyouandbehindyouforsafetybeforeproceeding.
● Donotoperatethewheelchairoutdoorsat
night.Notbeingabletoseetheroadcon-
ditions,youmaylosebalanceandfall,or
peopleorcarsmaycollideintoyouifthey
cannotrecognizeyou.
● Ifitisrainingorsnowing,donotoperatethewheelchairoutdoors.Automobiles
andothervehiclesmaycollideintoyouiftheycannotrecognizeyou.Ifitstarts
torainorsnowwhileyouareoutdoors,moveindoorsassoonaspossible.
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● Donotabruptlyturnonadownhillslope.
Inaddition,donottraversehorizontallyor
diagonallyacrossasteepslope.Youcould
easilylosebalanceandtipover.
● Onadownhillslope,startthebrakingop-
erationearly.Thebrakingdistanceona
downhillslopemaybesignificantlylonger
thanwhentravelingonlevelground.
● Intheareaswherethewheelchairleans
sharplytotheleftorright,thewheelchair
maytipoversideway.Haveanassistant
accompanyyou.
● Whendescendingdownaslopewiththe
assistantoperations,descendinreverse.
Iftheassistantmovesthewheelchairfor-
wardwhendescending,thepassengermay
plungeforwardandfalloffthewheelchair.
WARNING
1.5.8.GoingUp/DownCurbs
ThewheelchairsequippedwithE-DrivePLUSarebuilttobelightercomparedto
otherelectricwheelchairsthatuseaheaviergeneralleadbattery.Forthisreason,
whenapersonsitsinit,theoverallcenterofgravitymaybedifferent.Therefore,
usecautionwhentravelingonacurb.
● Whengoingup/downacurbforthefirsttime,haveanassistantaccompanyyou
insteadoftravelingalone.
● Whentravelinginpowerdrivemode,thewheelchaircanclearleveldifferenc-
esofapproximately1inch(25mm)(variesdependingonthecastersize).Any
greaterleveldifferencesshouldbeclearedbyanassistantbymanualpushop-
eration.
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1.5.9.CrossingRoads
● Youcannotcrossaroadwherepedestriansareprohibitedfromcrossing.
● Beforecrossingaroad,besuretochecktotheleftandrightforsafety.
● Iftheresidualcapacityofthebatteryislow,thewheelchairmaystallwhile
crossingastreet.Checktheresidualcapacityofthebatterybeforecrossing.
● Whencrossingaroad,proceedascloseaspossibleatarightangletotheroad.
Donotcrosstheroaddiagonally.
● Becausethefrontcastersaresmall,theyareabletotraveloveronlysmall
curbs.Therefore,cautionisnecessarywhentravelingovercurbsinpowerdrive
mode.
● Totraveloveracurborotherobstacleswiththeassistantoperations,turnoff
theassistantcontrollerandgooveritmanually.Iftheassistantgoesoveracurb
orotherobstaclesinpowerdrivemode,theassistantcouldeasilylosebalance
andthepassengerorassistantcouldgetinjuredifthewheelchairtipsover.
● Whendescendingfromacurbwiththeassistantoperations,descendinreverse.
Iftheassistantmovesthewheelchairforwardwhendescending,thepassenger
mayplungeforwardandfalloffthewheelchair.
● Whengoingup/downacurbwiththeassistantoperations,thesafetywheelsof
theanti-tipdevicemayberaisedorfoldedtemporarilydependingontheheight
ofthecurb.Aftertravelingoverthecurb,besuretoplacethesafetywheelsof
theanti-tipdevicesinthecorrectpositionbeforeoperatingthewheelchair.
● Whentravelingoveracurb,becarefulnottoloseyourbalance.
● Whencrossingatanunfamiliarlocation,haveanassistantaccompanyyou.
● Donotcrossaroadifitisdangeroustodoso,suchasifanautomobileisap-
proaching.
● Crossaroadatalocationwherethereisatrafficlightorcrosswalk.
● Whentravelingoveracurb,proceedatarightangletothecurb.Donottraverse
thecurbdiagonally.
● Whentravelingbetweenasidewalkandaroad,becarefulofcurbs.
WARNING
WARNING