6 Use of the wheelchair Ibis PowerDrive
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4 Use of the wheelchair
4.1 Checking the wheelchair
before use
Before driving check that:
1. Thetyresaresucientlyinated(see6.3
Tyres).
2. Thebatteriesaresucientlycharged.The
green lights on the battery indicator must
be on
3. The freewheel switch has been set to ‘drive’
(see 4.4 Free wheel lever).
Note!
Before use, always check to see whether
clothing or accessories could come into
contact with wheels or other moving and/
or rotating parts in which they could become
entangled.
The capacity of batteries is reduced in winter.
During a period of light frost, the capacity
is roughly 75% of the normal capacity. At
temperaturesbelow-5˚Cthiswillberoughly
50%. This will reduce the wheelchair’s range.
4.2 Getting in and out of the
wheelchair (transfer)
(& Seating system)
Warning!
Before a transfer is made, ensure that the
controllerhasbeenswitchedo.
Ensure that the freewheel switch has been
switched to ‘drive’ (see 4.4 Free wheel lever)
Do not stand on the footrests. Putting
your full weight on the footrests may lead
to wheelchair damage and to hazardous
situations, including the wheelchair tipping
up.
Forwards transfer(gure3)
1. Fold up the foot supports
2. Swing the calf plates to the side (if
applicable)
3. If possible, swing the legrests to the side
4. Seat yourself in the chair