1. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by
a health care professional or a technician in an authorized
service center.
1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
(Applies to all wheelchairs)
1.1.1 BEFORE TAKING THE ROAD
• Always put the key switch OFF before getting on or off your vehicle.
• Make sure that the batteries are sufficiently charged (see battery status
indicator).
• Make sure that the anti-tippers are installed.
• Make sure that brakes immobilize your wheelchair completely.
• Make sure that the tire pressure is appropriate.
• Make sure that nothing interferes with wheels (scarf, umbrella, etc…).
• Make sure that your seating position is stable.
• Position the backrest in the raised position.
• Make sure the 45° tilt mechanism is in driving position (seat horizontal with the
ground).
• Fasten your seat belt correctly and without too much slack.
• Make sure that swing away legrests are locked in position and that your feet are
stable on them.
• Push down the elevator legrests.
• Make sure that the swing away or removable armrests are locked in their
positions.
• Make sure that the position of the joystick box enable you to carry out all your
movements comfortably and easily.
• Make sure that the joystick rubber cover is in good condition, if not, try to have it
fixed as soon as possible.
• Make sure that your personal effects do not block in anyway the wheelchair
functions.
• Do not install or transport heavy objects on the backrest of your wheelchair
(backpack, bags, grocery, etc).
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