Operation; Brakes; Switching On And Off - Sunrise Medical Empulse StreetJet Manuel D'utilisation

6.0 Operation

Word Definition
Advice to the user of Potential
Risk of serious injury or death if
DANGER!
the advice is not followed
Advice to the user of a risk of
WARNING!
injury if the advice is not followed
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur
CAUTION!
if the advice is not followed
NOTE: General advice or best practice

6.1. Brakes

The pulling device has two brakes:
• a mechanical disk brake which is operated by a brake
lever on the handlebar (A), optional mechanical double
braking system with brake lever on right and left side
• an electrical brake, which is operated using the
operating paddle on the handlebar (B). The electrical
brake only works when the pulling device is switched
on and ready for use.
Before driving, familiarise yourself with the operation,
response and braking force of both brakes
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DANGER!
• The electrical brake only works when the pulling device
is switched on and ready for use.
• You will only achieve the maximum brake performance
with the mechanical disk brake.
• Hard and sudden application of the brakes may cause
you to fall forward with your upper body, resulting in
possible injury. Therefore always stabilise yourself by
holding onto the handles firmly with both hands.
• Braking power can be severely decrease by any or all
of the following:
○ Worn tyre tread
○ Tyre pressure which is too low or too high
○ Soiled and wet tyres
○ Worn brake pads
• Ensure that the brake pads and brake discs do not
become contaminated with oil and/or grease. If this
happens the brake pads must be replaced. The brake
disc must be professionally degreased with a brake
cleaner.
• The disk brake is not self-adjusting and needs to be
re-adjusted when the brake pads wear. Please contact
your dealer to carry out this work.
• Be aware that the condition of the ground surface can
significantly affect braking efficiency.
• Be aware that the stopping distance is extended when
braking on a slope.
• The braking effect will be greatly reduced if the surface
is wet, dirty, sandy, stony, uneven or otherwise
compromised by environmental conditions. It is best to
avoid these conditions. If this is not possible adapt your
driving style to avoid the risk of potentially serious
accidents.
• Always check the efficiency of the brakes before
starting your journey to ensure that they are working
correctly. The brakes should be checked regularly by
your dealer and adjusted if required.
• If you stop on a steep slope (upwards), it can happen
that the brake of the pulling device cannot hold the
combined unit because of a lack of traction on the front
wheel.

6.2. Switching on and off

Your pulling device has two switches:
• An On/Off switch on the battery housing - always switch
this on first (to do this, see "Switching the battery on
and off").
• An On/Off switch on the display: by pressing the upper
"On/Off" button (for 2 seconds) you can switch the
pulling device on or off.
• You can switch the lights on by holding the "+" button
on the display pressed for 2 seconds. To switch off,
press the "+" button again for 2 seconds. The display
backlight is also switched on and off with the lights.
WARNING!
• Always switch the pulling device off before docking or
de-docking in order to avoid unintentional operation
• When not being used, always switch the pulling device
off using the switch on the battery.
Empulse StreetJet Rev.A