Operating instructions

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· During the staircase mounting procedure the wheelchair
occupant should be in a quiet and relaxed state of mind.
If he should for some reason (e.g. due to his state of
health) exercise violent movements, then travel on the
staircase should be interrupted at once. Lay the scalamobil
with the attached wheelchair backwards on the stairs.
Due to the safety brakes, it is impossible that the scalamobil
rolls over the edge of the step. Calm down the occupant
before proceeding with the travel.
If the occupant reaches or leans, it will affect the center
of gravity of the chair and system combination. This may
cause a fall or tip-over. When in doubt, ask for help or
use a device to extend your reach.
· NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight side
wards or rise up off the seat.
· NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so.
· Always keep your buttocks in contact with the seat.
· An adjustable back support that is extremely lowered to
the back with respect to the seat angle generally reduces
the tilting stability of the chair with the system. Especially
when driving upstairs, set the back support in an upright
position and set the seat angle into a flat horizontal
position!
3.1
Safety of the wheelchair occupant
The first priority while climbing stairs is always the safety
and comfort of the occupant.
Therefore, please follow the safety instructions listed in
chapter 3.2 and the recommendations made in the training
session carefully.
In addition, the following situations may arise occasionally:
·In case the occupant feels ill while climbing stairs, stop
climbing and take care of the occupant.
· In case the occupant has back problems, reduce the
climbing speed. The scalamobil’s wheels touch down more
softly and the entire climbing process becomes more
agreeable to the occupant’s needs.
· During the climbing process some occupants may feel a
tension in the neck. In such cases it is advisable to attach
an additional headrest to the scalamobil.
· In principle every climbing process has to be completed.
However, if the situation arises and you must interrupt
the climbing process, lay the scalamobil with the attached
wheelchair backwards on the stairs. Due to the safety
brakes, it is impossible that the scalamobil rolls over the
edge of the step.
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Initial Operation
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