ergoflix LX - Dangers When Used in Vehicles; Dangers Due to High Temperatures; Dangers from Electromagnetic Radiation

When pushing the wheelchair, the drive and brake are deactivated. The person pushing the wheel-
chair is fully responsible for steering the wheelchair. To avoid accidents resulting in personal injury
and damage to property, please observe the following instructions:
• Make sure that all parts of the wheelchair are present, securely attached and functional.
• Familiarise yourself with the handling of the wheelchair before using it for the first time in push
mode.
• Practise pushing on level ground and over manageable terrain before using it for the first time.
2.5. Dangers when used in vehicles
There is a risk of serious injury and death when using the wheelchair
in vehicles. Please note the following:
• Do not use the wheelchair as a vehicle seat.
• The wheelchair must only be transported without occupants and must be secured
accordingly during the journey.
2.6. Dangers due to high temperatures
In the following section, you will find information about dangers from hot surfaces.
To avoid this, please note the following:
Batteries and motor
The batteries and motors of the wheelchair can heat up during operation. There is a risk of burns
from direct contact.
• Wear suitable protective equipment during maintenance and troubleshooting,
e. g. protective gloves.
• Allow batteries and motors to cool down before carrying out the appropriate work on
them.
Seats and armrests
Exposure to sunlight and ambient heat can cause the surfaces of the seat and backrest in particular
to heat up considerably. There is a risk of skin injuries in the event of direct skin contact
with these surfaces.
• Protect the device from strong sunlight and other sources of heat.
• Allow the surfaces of the wheelchair to cool before use.
• Cover heated surfaces with which there is direct skin contact when used
with blankets or the like.
2.7. Dangers from electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic interference can have a negative effect on the function of the wheelchair. To pre-
vent this, please refer to the notes in this section.
Direct influence from radio waves
The wheelchair is largely insensitive to interference caused by radio waves in everyday life and has
been subjected to appropriate stress tests. The manufacturer declares a resistance of 20 V/m in
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