Using The Electric Wheelchair; Recommendations For Safe Use - Moretti ARDEA MOBILITY VIRGO Manual De Instrucciones

8. Open the Velcro strap of the battery support
9. Remove the two batteries

13. USING THE ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR

• Check correct functioning of the batteries and charge them if necessary
• Always check correct and stable assembly of all the parts of your electrical wheelchair
• Always check the state of wear and tear and functioning of the parts, in order to guarantee
that the device is used in total safety; in particular, check the state of wear and tear,
damage to and pressure of the front and rear tyres

14. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE

Before sitting on the wheelchair, check that:
• the ignition is switched off (OFF)
• the armrests and footplates are correctly positioned
• the battery charger is disconnected from the wheelchair and the wall socket
Once seated, check that all adjustments have been made in a manner to guarantee safe and
comfortable driving. In particular, the joystick should be adjusted to prevent overtiring the
hand during driving
To start moving:
• Set to LOW speed
• Press the ON button
• Comply with the waiting time of around two seconds set by the electronics to prevent
accidental movements
• Push the joystick gently FORWARDS to move forwards. The more you push the joystick,
the quicker the wheelchair will move. To stop, allow the joystick to return to the central
position (vertical)
• To turn left or right, push the joystick gently in the desired direction
• Pull the joystick backwards for reverse
15