23. To operate up and down slopes of more than 17% and to overcome obstacles of a height greater than 12 cm, a caregiver with the
capacity to retain the wheelchair in case of tipping is mandatory (chair 172 kg + weight of the user) !
24. Descending an obstacle must be done at reduced speed, with the seat in the low position. Never descend an obstacle toward the
front with the seat tilted forward!
25. Never overcome an obstacle by more than 5 cm in height without stopping with the front wheels in contact with the obstacle.
Risk of damaging wheels and the wheelchair.
26. For security reasons do not use liguid acid batteries!
27. Damaged batteries! The acid gel contained in the batteries is highly corrosive! If batteries are damaged do not touche unless
proper eyes and hands protection is being used.
28. Do not replace a fuse without informing the dealer and without his authorization. Risk of damage of the electrical and/or
electronic of the wheelchair, and fire!
29. Do not use a charger other than the one supplied with the wheelchair. The charger must always receive enough air for cooling, do
not put any cover, or placed in a box or near a source of heat. Danger of overheating and fire hazard.
30. When traveling outside, monitor regularly the the batteries and make sure you always have enough reserve for the return
journey. If necessary, reduce your travel to avoid drainage of the batteries.
31. Ensure that no dirt (soil, gravel, wood, etc) is found between the oscillating arms to which the wheels are fixed and the frame.
There is a risk of jamming of the mechanism and tipping when crossing obstacles!
32. If an object or dirt is trapped between the rims of the wheels, remove as soon as possible. This could cause damage and
immobilise the wheelchair.
33. When transporting in a car, securing the wheelchair is mandatory. Do not attach the wheelchair in a vehicle otherwise than by
the anchors points advocated by New Live. Failure to do, can cause serious injuries or death in case of accident!
34. If the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat or driver's seat in a car, it is mandatory to lower the height of the seat to lowest
setting and power off the wheelchair before fastening the 3 point seat belts of the car.
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