Symbols On The Wheelchair; Transport; Moving Out Of The Way - Vermeiren Sigma Manual De Instrucciones

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Only drive on flat surfaces where both driving wheels touch the ground and where there is
sufficient contact to operate the wheelchair safely.
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Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair securement points or to
structural and frame parts or components without consulting the wheelchair manufacturer.
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Make sure that your hands, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery don't get caught by wheels
or other moving parts during use.
2.3

Symbols on the wheelchair

The symbols in following list are applicable to your wheelchair. Symbols can be found in the
relevant ISO standard (ISO 7000, ISO 7001 and IEC 417).
2.4

Transport

CAUTION
Take action to protect the wheelchair from being damaged during transport.
The wheelchair cannot be disassembled without tools and is relatively heavy to carry.

2.4.1 Moving out of the way

Use the operating console to drive the wheelchair to its destination.
Otherwise, put the wheelchair in free-wheel mode (see §3.4) and use the push bar to move it.
2.4.2 Transport by aircraft
Since the wheelchair is equipped with non-spillable AGM batteries, it is possible to transport the
wheelchair (as a whole) by aircraft. Consult your airline for the correct handling procedures before
booking your flight. Before handing your wheelchair over to the airport personnel, disconnect the
battery from the wheelchair, see § 3.5.
Maximum weight of the user in kg
Indoor/outdoor use (battery charger excluded)
Indoor use only (battery charger)
Maximum safe slope in ° (degrees).
Maximum speed
Type designation
Risk of entrapment
Risk of damage
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Sigma, Sigma 230
2019-08
NL
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