User`s manual

6.4

Dangerous ground and dangerous situations

Taking into account his driving skills and physical abilities,

the e·fix driver decides for himself which routes he will

travel.

Prior to setting off he must check the e·fix for worn or

damaged tyres, as well as the state of charge of the batteries

and the proper functioning of the direction indicators.

These safety checks, as well as the requisite personal driving

skills, are particularly important near the following dangerous

ground, which should only be tackled at the discretion of

the e·fix driver:

· Quay walls, landing and berthing points, paths and places

close to water, unsecured bridges and dikes

· Narrow paths, sloping ground (e.g. ramps and driveways),

narrow paths beside inclines, mountain routes

· Narrow and / or sloping paths close to main arterial roads

or close to chasms

· Leaf- and snow-covered or icy driving routes

· Ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.

Slopes with a maximum gradient of 18 % can

be driven on with the e·fix without the

assistance of an escorting person. However,

important prerequisites are faultless tyre treads, correct

tyre air pressure, a completely safe terrain and a

maximum load of 120 kg.

Slopes with a maximum gradient in excess of 18 %

must only be driven on with the e·fix with the

assistance of an escorting person. Here too essential

prerequisites are faultless tyre treads, correct air

pressure in all tyres, a completely safe terrain and a

maximum load of 120 kg.

An escorting person is also necessary for crossing

· kerbs with a gradient in excess of 15 %

· obstructions of all kinds on sloping ground as

there is a greater risk of tipping over in these cases.

Particular care should always be taken when crossing

main arterial roads, cross roads and level crossings.

Never cross rail tracks in the road or at level crossings

by driving in parallel to them as the wheels could get

wedged in. If possible always ask some person to escort

you who can push you over the road or level crossing

in the event that you get stuck (e.g. due to the batteries

being empty).

Great care should be taken in driving on ramps attached

to vehicles. During the lifting or lowering procedure