Decon wheel e-drive plus User Manual
User manual
E-Drive plus
Decon Wheel AB
2015
Version 1.0
EC Declaration
of Conformity
on of Conformity
ng the following manufacturer:
Decon Wheel AB
Org.no.: 556618-9006
31422 HYLTEBRUK
SWEDEN
Herewith declares that the product
E-Drive part no series:
Is in confo
The manufacturer is exclusively responsible for this declaraon.
ve, including all applicable amendments:
ve - Class 1
Hyltebruk, 2015-12-03
Benny Andersson,
General Manager
MED216
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Serialnumbers
Decon Wheel cannot be held responsible for product changes made by unauthorized people. We
reserve the rights to make any changes to equipment and/or specicaons.
Serial numbers are located inside the baery box.
Within the rims there is a registraon number with producon year and month.
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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 4
1.6. Warning Label Location Diagram 26
2. Names of Parts 27
27
28
29
29
30
31
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2.1. E-Drive PLUS 24"
2.2. E-Drive PLUS 16"
2.3. Controller
2.4. Assistant Controller (Optional)
2.5. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2)
2.6. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Charger (JWC-2)
2.7. Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
2.8. Lithium Ion Battery Charger (ESC1)
33
3. Before Sitting in the Wheelchair 34
3.1. Inspecting the Wheelchair 34
3.2. Checking Your Clothing 37
3.3. Checking the Residual Capacity of the Battery and
Installing the Battery on the Wheelchair 38
4. Riding the Wheelchair 40
4.1. Sitting in the Wheelchair 40
4.2. Moving the Wheelchair 42
4.3. Adjusting and Confirming the Maximum Speed 44
4.4. Checking the Residual Capacity of the Battery
during Operation 45
4.5. Other Functions 46
4.6. Practicing Basic Operations 47
5.
After You are Finished Riding the Wheelchair
49
5.1. Getting Out of the Wheelchair 49
5.2. Removing the Battery 50
6. How to Use the Assistant Controller 51
6.1. Getting in the Wheelchair 51
6.2. Starting Assistant Travel Mode 51
6.3. After Assistant Operations are Finished 54
7. Handling the Batteries and Chargers 55
7.1. Types of Batteries 55
8. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery and Charger 59
8.1. Features of the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 59
8.2. How to Use the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (JWB2) 59
8.3. Characteristics and Handling of the Nickel Metal
Hydride Battery (JWB2) 61
8.4. How to Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
(JWB2) 63
8.5. Refresh Charging the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
(JWB2) 66
8.6. Charger (JWC-2) Indicator Lamps 68
9. Lithium Ion Battery and Charger 69
9.1. Features of the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 69
9.2. How to Use the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 69
9.3. Characteristics and Handling of the Lithium Ion
Battery (ESB1) 71
9.4. How to Charge the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1) 74
9.5. The Temperature of the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
during Charging 77
9.6. Charge Lamp Indication 78
10.
Wheelchair Transporting and Storing Instructions
79
10.1. Loading the Wheelchair in a Car 79
10.2. Unloading the Wheelchair from a Car 81
10.3. Storing the Wheelchair 82
10.4. Boarding an Airplane 83
11. Using the Wheelchair more Comfortably 84
11.1. Removing and Installing the Unit 84
11.2. Anti-tip Device 87
11.3. Controller 89
11.4. Assistant Controller (Optional) 93
11.5. Clutch L evers 93
11.6. Parameter Sett ings 93
11.7. Smart Tune Settings 95
12.
Maintenance, Daily Check, Periodic Inspection
97
98
100
12.1.
Maintenance
12.2. Daily Checks
12.3. Quit to Use E-Drive and Recycling 100
13. Dimensions and Specifications 101
14. Troubleshooting 103
14.1. Before Requesting Repairs 103
14.2. Requesting Repairs and Inspections 106
14. 3. Serial Number Location 106
14.4. Warranty 106
Introduction
T
his is a manual for the “E-Drive” 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 components, 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.
E
-Drive 24"
E
-Drive 16"
For information for operating the wheelchair frame and warranty for the frame with which
you are using the E-Drive, see the frame manual.
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TIP
1. Please Read Before Use
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a practitioner licensed by
the law of the State in which he/she practices.
1.1. Foreword
T
hank you for purchasing the E-Drive.
Generally speaking, riding in a wheelchair incurs the possible risk of personal injury or damage to
the wheelchair from improper use. 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 the assistant and controller,
has read this manual to assure full understanding.
(1)
The wheelchairs on which the E-Drive 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) The E-Drive 24" withstands a load of 125 kg. Use with a total maximum load including
t
he chairframe weight of 125 kg. The E-Drive 16" withstands a load of 100 kg. Use with a
maximum load of 100 kg. If the frame on which the E-Drive 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.
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.
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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.
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) Are you able to
move the joystick
and switches on the
controller at your
own will?
(2) Are you able to cor-
rectly perceive visually the conditions of
the road surface and
your surroundings,
and avoid dangerous
areas?
Diagnosis Check 1
Can operate
both.
Have trouble operating one or
both.
Use this product by having an assistant provide
assistive operation.
Diagnosis Check 2
(1) Are you able to op-
erate the parking
brakes and clutch
levers?
(2) Are you able to get
in and out of the
wheelchair, and to
replace the battery?
Have an assistant accompany you.
Can operate
both.
Have trouble operating one or
both.
3
WARNING
O 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.
Expert
(1) Are you able to correctly perceive the conditions of
the road surface and your surroundings, 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
1.4. Assistive Operation Diagnosis Check
Use the diagnosis check below as a guide to determine whether or not you can provide assistive
operation.
If you feel uncomfortable with any of the 3 tasks below, do
not provide assistive operation.
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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.
1.5.1. Before Using the Wheelchair After Purchasing the Unit
WARNING
O If an assistant is to accompany you and oper-
ate the wheelchair, be sure to assess 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.
Expert
O If you lack the competence to provide assistive
operation, do not attempt to provide it.
WARNING
O 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.
O 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.
Expert
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1.5.2. Before Use Every Day
WARNING
O 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 wheelchair
body or the wheels may cause damage to
the wheelchair while traveling, and may
result in a rollover or fall.
O Before using the wheelchair every 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.
O Before using the wheelchair every day,
ensure that the anti-tip device is in the correct position. If the anti-tip device is not in
the correct position, the wheelchair could
fall backward.
O Before using the wheelchair every day,
check the residual capacity of the battery.
If the residual capacity of the battery is
low, the battery 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
O Modifying the unit or its mounting may ad-
versely affect its performance and safety.
Never make any modifications.
O If the wheelchair has parts that are foldable or detachable, do not operate the
wheelchair with those parts folded or removed.
O When lifting the wheelchair, do not hold
movable parts.
O Do not operate with any heavy baggage
hanging over the backrest, or with any
heavy objects in the compartment. The
wheelchair could easily fall backward on
an inclined slope, and may cause you or
other people around you to get injured.
O The wheelchair may tip over if it is operat-
ed with the anti-tip device removed, folded,
or with the safety wheels facing upwards.
Be sure to set the anti-tip device correctly
and operate the wheelchair with the safety
wheels in the correct position.
O Do not connect any electric instruments to
the battery seat plug. This plug is to connect PC for the Smart Tune software. Plugging other electric instruments like audio
microphone or earphones may cause unit
trouble.
About the Smart Tune software, refer to
section 11.
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WARNING
O Do not hang anything on the joystick on
the controller. It may get in the way of your
operation, or the weight of the object may
prevent the joystick from returning to its
original position, even after your hand has
released it.
In addition, if you put a rubber band
around the joystick, it may get jammed inside the controller, causing the joystick to
not return to its original position.
In either case, there is a risk of the wheel-
chair not stopping.
O 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.
O 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.
Clutch
levers in
manual
position
Clutch
levers in
manual
position
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WARNING
O Removing the battery while traveling
causes the brakes to be applied to the rear
tires, and may cause you or other people
around you to get injured.
O Turning off the power switch while travel-
ing causes the brakes to be applied to the
rear tires, and you or other people around
you may get injured.
O 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.
O While operating the wheelchair, be careful
not to get your hands tangled in the wheel
spokes, wheel holes, etc.
O The wheels of the E-Drive 16" are not
equipped with hand rims. When operating
the E-Drive 16", do not manually drive the
wheelchair by holding its rear tires or
wheels. You may injure yourself.
Back of the unit
(Both side)
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WARNING
O When getting in the wheelchair by yourself
or when the assistant has the user of the
wheelchair get in the wheelchair, ensure
that the wheelchair is on a level ground. If
the user attempts to get in the wheelchair
on an incline, he or she may lose balance
and fall off the wheelchair.
O To switch the clutch levers to the manual position, such as when starting assistant
operations, apply the parking brakes on a level and stable ground, and then with
the power turned off, switch the clutch levers.
O If you are using a wheelchair with no park-
ing 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 other people
around you to get injured.
O Do not lean out of the wheelchair to re-
trieve an item. Otherwise, you could fall off
the wheelchair or the wheelchair could tip
over.
1.5.4. Getting In/Out of the Wheelchair, Seating
WARNING
O Never ride the wheelchair with two people.
The wheelchair may malfunction or the
people riding it may get injured.
1.5.5. General Operation
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WARNING
O Never operate the wheelchair after con-
suming alcohol or taking medicine that
causes drowsiness.
O Never operate the wheelchair while holding
an umbrella or other items.
O Never tow the wheelchair. Do not use the wheelchair to tow or pull anything.
O 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.
O Do not operate the wheelchair near a de-
vice 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 the E-Drive 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.
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WARNING
O Do not turn the power switch off while
traveling. It causes the brakes to be
applied to the rear wheels in some
cases and may cause you to fall down
from the wheelchair.
O Do not use the wheelchair for trans-
porting luggage or for any other purpose than to provide assistance to a
disabled person.
O 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 Clothing with loose sleeves Pants/skirts with wide hems Bare feet,
sandals, slippers, ill-fitting footwear, etc.
Long scarves Clothing with loose sleeves
Pants/skirts with wide hems
Bare feet, sandals, slippers,
ill-fitting footwear, etc.
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WARNING
O When the wheelchair is operated outdoors, its legal status is that of a pedestrian.
Make sure to adhere to the rules and manners of a pedestrian.
O On general roads, be careful of automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. In particu-
lar, pay the utmost attention to pedestrians.
O Although the wheelchair can be operated
on pedestrian-only roads, it cannot be operated where pedestrians are not allowed (car
roads, in the middle of a road, etc.).
O If the road has a sidewalk, operate the
wheelchair on the sidewalk.
O If the road does not have a sidewalk, oper-
ate the wheelchair on the side strip of the
road where pedestrians walk.
O If the road does not have a side strip, oper-
ate the wheelchair on the side of the road
where pedestrians walk.
O If two or more wheelchairs are traveling
together outdoors, the wheelchairs should
be operated in a single line with sufficient
space between the wheelchairs. The wheelchairs should not be operated side by side.
O When starting off or moving backward, be careful of other people and obstacles
around you.
O It is extremely dangerous to travel on a narrow street without a sidewalk. Choose
a safer path whenever possible.
1.5.6. Operation on Public Roads
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.
Always check the surrounding conditions to ensure safety.
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WARNING
O 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 accidentally
move off the road.
O 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 traveling alone.
O 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.
O If there are any obstacles, stop the wheelchair and check in front of you and be-
hind you for safety before proceeding.
O 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.
O Do not operate the wheelchair outdoors at
night. Not being able to see the road conditions, you may lose balance and fall, or
people or cars may collide into you if they
cannot recognize you.
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WARNING
The wheelchairs equipped with the E-Drive are built to be lighter compared to other
heavier electric wheelchairs that use a general lead battery. For this reason, when a person sits in it, the overall center of gravity shifts higher. Therefore, caution is necessary
when traveling on a slope.
O Do not use the wheelchair on a slope
steeper than 6 degree (10% grade). It may
tip over or the brake may become ineffective.
O When going up/down a particular slope for
the first time, have an assistant accompany
you to ensure safety.
O 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.
over 6°
1.5.7. Operation on Slopes
Clutch
levers in
manual
position
WARNING
O 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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WARNING
O 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.
O In the areas where the wheelchair leans
sharply to the left or right, the wheelchair
may tip over sideway. Have an assistant
accompany you.
O When descending down a slope 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.
WARNING
The wheelchairs equipped with the E-Drive are built to be lighter compared to other
electric wheelchairs that use a general lead battery. For this reason, when a person sits
in it, the overall center of gravity shifts higher. Therefore, caution is necessary when
traveling on a curb.
O When traveling in power drive mode, the
wheelchair can clear level differences of
approximately 20 mm (1 inch) (varies depending on the caster size). Any greater
level differences should be cleared by an
assistant by manual push operation.
1.5.8. Going Up/Down Curbs
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WARNING
O When going up/down a curb for the first
time, have an assistant accompany you
instead of traveling alone.
O When traveling over a curb, be careful not to lose your balance.
O When traveling over a curb, proceed at a
right angle to the curb. Do not traverse the
curb diagonally.
O 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.
O When traveling between a sidewalk and a
road, be careful of curbs.
O 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.
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WARNING
O 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.
O When going up/down a curb with the as-
sistant 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
device in the correct position before operating the wheelchair.
WARNING
O You cannot cross a road where pedestrians
are prohibited from crossing.
O When crossing at an unfamiliar location, have an assistant accompany you.
O 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.
1.5.9. Crossing Roads
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WARNING
O Before crossing a road, be sure to check to
the left and right for safety.
O Do not cross a road if it is dangerous to do
so, such as if an automobile is approaching.
O When crossing a road, proceed as close
as possible at a right angle to the road. Do
not cross the road diagonally.
O Cross a road at a location where there is a traffic light or crosswalk.
O When crossing a street at a crosswalk with
no traffic light, pay sufficient attention to
the traffic.
O If there is a pedestrian signal light, obey
the signal light. If the signal light is flashing green or is red, you must not start to
cross the road.
O If the street is wide, the signal may change
before you finish crossing. In such places,
wait for the next green light to give yourself enough time to cross the street.
Maybe I can still cross ...
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WARNING
O Avoid railroad crossings if you can go around them.
O If you have no choice but to travel over a
railroad crossing, have an assistant accompany you.
O Be sure to stop before the railroad crossing and check to the left and right for
safety.
O When traveling over a railroad crossing,
proceed as close as possible at a right
angle to the railroad tracks. If you travel
diagonally, the wheelchair casters may get
caught in the railroad tracks.
O Be careful not to travel too close to the edge when traveling over a railroad cross-
ing. Otherwise, the wheels could accidentally move off the railroad crossing.
If case of an emergency, do not panic. Have the assistant or a person around you
push the emergency button and move off the railroad crossing as quickly as possible.
1.5.10. Railroad Crossings
WARNING
O At intersections where there are no traffic lights or crosswalks, stop in the follow-
ing three stages.
1. Stop before entering the road.
2. Stop where you can be seen by automobiles.
3. Stop where you have a good view of the road.
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WARNING
Th
e wheelchairs equipped with the E-Drive or the are built to be lighter com-pared to
other electric wheelchairs that use a general lead battery. For this reason, when a
person sits in it, the overall center of gravity shifts higher. Therefore, caution is
necessary when traveling on a curb.
O Do not travel on gravel roads, bumpy
roads, muddy roads, footpaths, etc. If you
have no choice but to travel on such roads,
have an assistant accompany you.
O Do not drive the wheelchair on a frozen
surface. You may not be able to stop the
wheelchair.
O Go around locations where snow or water
has accumulated or have an assistant accompany you. In such places where you
do not know the road conditions or if the
wheelchair slips, you could lose control or
the brakes may become ineffective. If the
wheelchair travels through a deep puddle
and water enters the drive units, the wheelchair could stop.
O If you see a dip in the road, or if a sidewalk
dips due to a car ramp, go around it. If you
go straight into it, the wheelchair may tip
over. If you have no choice but to keep going, do so with an assistant accompanying
you to ensure safety.
1.5.11. Poor Road Conditions
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WARNING
O Do not travel directly behind or in front of
automobiles in parking lots. Drivers may
not be able to see you if you are directly
behind or in front of their automobiles.
O Do not travel between automobiles in park-
ing lots. Otherwise, you could damage the
automobiles or be crushed when an automobile starts moving.
WARNING
O When using public transportation, check to ensure that wheelchair use is allowed
beforehand. In addition, follow the rules and instructions when boarding the vehicle.
O When using a private automobile, do not
use the wheelchair as a seat. Sit in one of
the automobile’s seats.
O When getting on/off a lift vehicle, always
have an assistant accompany you to ensure safety.
O When using a train station, always have an
assistant accompany you, stop the wheelchair on the train station platform so that
it is parallel to the railroad tracks, and be
sure to apply the parking brakes. Some
train station platforms are positioned at a
slight angle to the railroad tracks. In some
cases, you could fall onto the tracks and
be injured.
1.5.13. Using Public and Private Transportation
1.5.12. Parking Lots
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WARNING
O When getting on/off a bus or train, always
have an assistant accompany you to ensure safety.
O Whenever you get off a bus, a taxi, or a
train, be sure that the safety wheels on the
anti-tip device are in the correct position
before getting in the wheelchair.
WARNING
O When getting in the wheelchair in a crowd-
ed area, do so with sufficient attention to
your surroundings. If you bump into people
or objects, your body may plunge forward,
or other people around you may get injured.
O When you are stopped in a crowded area,
be sure to turn off the power. If a person
in your surrounding area hits the joystick
with his or her hand or arm, the wheelchair
may start moving unexpectedly, causing
injury to people around you.
1.5.14. Crowded Areas
Power
OFF
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WARNING
O When lifting a wheelchair with tilt-up arm
support, never lift it by the arm support.
Otherwise, the arm support may come
off and cause an injury or damage to the
equipment.
O When lifting a wheelchair, never lift it by
the battery, cable, or controller. Otherwise,
any of these devices may come off and
cause an injury or damage to the equipment.
O Do not turn the wheelchair upside down.
Doing so may cause parts of the wheelchair to fall off, resulting in an injury or
damage to the equipment.
O Do not put your hands or fingers beside or
under the seat pipe. Doing so may cause
your finger(s) to get pinched.
O During transport, do not place the battery
or the wheelchair in a place that can become hot, or in direct sunlight.
This could lead to malfunction, or could
cause the deterioration of the battery to
progress rapidly.
1.5.15. Transporting and Storing the Wheelchair
Seat pipe
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