Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare AirFold Guide D'utilisation page 58

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Warning
9.6 Inclines
Use caution when approaching inclines or declines. If necessary, lower the speed before travelling on a slope.
When travelling up an incline, try to keep the powerchair moving forward. If you must come to a stop, use caution and
slowly accelerate the powerchair forward.
When travelling down an incline, lower the speed on your powerchair to the slowest setting, and proceed cautiously.
If the powerchair is travelling down the incline faster than you expected, slowly return the joystick to the centre to
come to a stop, then slightly push the joystick forward again to continue safely down the incline.
Warning
9.7 Outdoor Operation & Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure to inclement weather should always be avoided. Monitor weather forecasts before starting a journey to
reduce risks. If you find yourself caught in inclement weather while operating your powerchair, proceed to the closest
shelter immediately. Completely dry your powerchair before operating, charging, or storing.
Caution
9.8 After Use Instructions
Turn off the power after use of the powerchair. Store the powerchair in a location that cannot be interfered with by
children, meets the storage temperatures listed in section 5 and is free from excess moisture.
Clean the powerchair with a soft cloth and ensure it is dry (see section 10). Do not use chemicals to clean the powerchair.
If the seat cover requires cleaning, remove it to be washed and allow to dry before placing back on the powerchair.
If the powerchair is to be stored for a long period of time, we recommend fully charging and then removing the battery
to prevent battery drain.
10. CLEANING
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AirFold Powerchair
• Never attempt to navigate your powerchair over a kerb or other fixed obstacle taller than the maxi-
mum ground clearance. Refer to section 14 for this information.
• Never attempt to navigate your powerchair backwards over an obstacle. Make sure that there are
no steps, kerbs or other obstacles behind you while reversing – tipping / falling risk.
• Never attempt to operate your powerchair on steps or escalators.
• Drive your powerchair straight up or down an incline, never backwards. Erratic movements, or back
and forth patterns may increase the chance of tipping.
• Be careful when driving on inclines. Inclines vary and doing so may decrease stability.
• Do not, under any circumstances, travel on a slope greater than the maximum stability angle for this
powerchair. Refer to section 14 for this information. Exceeding the stability angle may cause uns-
table conditions.
• If you are unsure of a surface, such as gravel, it is recommended to avoid it and locate an alterna-
tive route.
• Never use direct contact with water to clean the powerchair. This could cause damage to the elec-
trical components and put the user at risk. Only a damp cloth should be used.
• Always disconnect the AirFold Powerchair from the mains supply prior to cleaning.
• Never use any neat bleach or similar chemicals on the seat or armrests, as this may cause the seat
to dry out and crack.