Recommendations For Safe Use - Mobility TAURUS Manual De Instrucciones

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14. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE

Before sitting on the wheelchair, check that:
• the ignition is switched off (OFF)
• the armrests and footplates are correctly positioned
• the battery charger is disconnected from the wheelchair and the wall socket
Before changing direction from forwards to backwards or backwards to forwards, bring the
control lever into the central position and wait for the wheelchair to come to a complete stop.
• Only use the wheelchair where it would also be safe to walk.
• If you need to go up or down a slope, check that the gradient does not exceed 8% and that
the surface has a good grip and is not slippery.
• Use a slow speed to reverse, go up a slope, down a slope, turn a corner or on uneven
surfaces.
NEVER use the leg rests to lift the wheelchair. The leg rests are removable and therefore
must not be used for lifting.
Once seated, check that all adjustments have been made in a manner to guarantee safe and
comfortable driving. In particular, the joystick should be adjusted to prevent overtiring the
hand during driving
To start moving:
• Set to LOW speed
• Press the ON button
• Comply with the waiting time of around two seconds set by the electronics to prevent
accidental movements
• Push the joystick gently FORWARDS to move forwards. The more you push the joystick,
the quicker the wheelchair will move. To stop, allow the joystick to return to the central
position (vertical)
• To turn left or right, push the joystick gently in the desired direction
• Pull the joystick backwards for reverse
WARNING!
IN AN EMERGENCY, RELEASE THE JOYSTICK. THE WHEELCHAIR WILL STOP
AUTOMATICALLY
DRIVING UP A SLOPE
International standards set the maximum safe gradient on which an electric wheelchair can
be driven without any difficulty. This value is set as 6°/10%. The Moretti electric wheelchair
can travel on slopes with a gradient up to 8°/14%. If you need to drive it on the maximum
gradient, you may need to travel at a higher speed. Press the "speed" button to increase the
speed. Be extremely careful when travelling on steep slopes.
DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE
Proceed slowly down steep descents. Press the "speed" button to reduce the speed.
This allows better control of driving. The wheelchair will not accelerate on its own down
a slope in any case, due to the automatic braking system, which starts functioning if you
attempt to increase the speed. In general, you should drive in a linear manner on slopes,
without sudden changes in direction, and never stop the wheelchair on a slope that exceeds
the safety limit.