Operation Manual

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Q400 M/F/R Rev.B
ENGLISH
7.3 Special transport requirements
Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They will be
able to supply details of any special requirements/instrucons.
We advise you to check the following:
• Is there a suitable and intended “wheelchair” area in the
train for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there a suitable or designated area on the plaorm
for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to
access the railway carriage and the intended “wheelchair”
area?
• Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of the
wheelchair and the occupant?
• Make sure the slope of the boarding access is not greater than
the dynamic safe slope. (See Secon 10)
• Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max kerb
climbing capability of your wheelchair. (See Secon 10)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that
arrangements have been made in advance. We suggest you have
you Owner’s Manual ready when planning your journey and
contacted them.
WARNING!
• While driving on a boat or train, make sure that you use a
driving prole without GYRO acvated if installed as an opon
to the wheelchair. The connuous movement of a boat or
train, disrupts the GYRO system and the driving characteriscs
of your wheelchair.
Transporng the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be
removed when transporng the wheelchair. Store these parts
securely. E.g.:
A. Remove the seat (& Seang system).
B. Remove the leg rests (& Seang system).
C. Remove the armrests (& Seang system).
D. Fold down the backrest (& Seang system).
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea or air
and the baeries conform to IATA regulaons.
• Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier.
The travel operator will be able to supply details of any
special requirements/instrucons.
• For informaon about dimensions and weight of the
wheelchair, see (Secon 10).
• For informaon about the baeries in your wheelchair see
(Secon 6).
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• Take this user manual, the seang system user manual
(& Seang System) and the controller user manual (&
Controller) with you. The carrier will need to refer to the
following secons:
i. Pushing the wheelchair, (Secon 5.8).
ii. How to lock/unlock the controller: & Controller.
iii. How to disconnect the baeries, (Secon 6.7)
iv. How to disconnect the drive, (Secon 5.8)
• Transporng the chair, (Secon 7.0).
• Medium to long term storage, follow the instrucons,
(Secon 8.5).
7.4 General transport warnings
WARNING!
• No changes or replacements must be made to the
anchorage points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to
construconal elements or parts of the frame without
consulng Sunrise Medical.
• The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer/service agent, before reuse following
involvement in any type of vehicle collision.