AC Mobility Traxx 2 User Manual - page 11
AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 11
Warning #7 –The use of your chair in wet conditions
Your chair is not designed for usage in rain or storms or under other circumstances where
it may be exposed to high levels of moisture, such as:
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deep pools of water
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pressure washing of the chair
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leaving the chair in moist areas such as bathrooms
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Do not use the chair in a shower.
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Salt water can be particularly damaging to the wheelchair components and electrical
circuits, causing rust or damage.
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Do not use the chair if the joystick rubber boot is damaged in any way as moisture can
damage the control system.
Should your chair should get wet, please dry it as soon as possible to help avoid any
damage.
Warning #8 – The terrain and the designed use of your chair
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The Traxx 2 chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces.
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Be particularly careful when driving if the surface is different in any way,
particularly on loose, slippery or rough surfaces.
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Plan ahead; do not drive the chair on any surface if you have doubts about it and
whether it may affect the chair stability or your ability to control it in a safe
manner.
Loss of wheelchair stability or control may cause injury to you or to others!
Warning #9 - Stability of the chair
The stability of the chair can be affected by :
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The centre of gravity as determined by the wheelchair + user + other items and
accessories added to the chair
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The way the chair is configured
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The surface the chair is being used on
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The slope of the surface
For your safety and that of others, it is important that:
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The weight limits of the chair are not exceeded, as noted above
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The client weight is not correctly distributed in the chair
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The chair is not configured in a manner such that the stability of the chair will be
adversely affected ie excessive backrest recline
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The chair is not placed on a slope, driven over uneven ground or over/down/into
obstacles that will cause the chair to tip forwards, backwards or to the side
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Exercise caution turning the wheelchair when on a slope
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The chair is not driven in an unsafe or reckless manner
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You do not stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
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You do not use the footplates as a platform
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You never operate the chair without the anti tip bars
Warning #10 – Footplate clearance height
The lowest point of the footplates should clear the ground by 65mm (2 ½”) to ensure
adequate clearance.
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