Points to note before using an electric wheelchair

The rise of electric wheelchairs has brought great changes to the elderly's later years. Because of its maneuverability and high safety, more and more elderly people buy electric wheelchairs. But pay attention to and must do the following points before use, this is responsible for your own safety!

1. Before you operate the electric wheelchair for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully. The instruction manual can help you understand the performance and operation of the electric wheelchair, as well as proper maintenance. Since it is the part with an asterisk before the terms, it must be read carefully.

2. Do not use batteries of different capacities, and do not use batteries of different brands and types. Replace all batteries together, do not mix old and new batteries. Before charging for the first time, you must use up all the electricity in the battery before starting to charge. The first charge must be fully charged (about 24 hours) to ensure the battery is fully activated. Note that if there is no electricity for a long time, the battery will be damaged, the battery will not be able to be used, and the electric wheelchair will be seriously damaged. Therefore, you should check whether the power supply is sufficient before use, and charge it in time when the power is insufficient.

3. When you are going to sit on the electric wheelchair, be sure to turn off the power first. Otherwise, if you touch the joystick, it may cause the power wheelchair to move undesired.

4. Each electric wheelchair has its strict load-bearing capacity, and consumers should understand it clearly. Loading more than the maximum load may damage the seat, frame, fasteners, folding mechanism, etc. It may also seriously injure the user or others, and also make the electric wheelchair damaged and scrapped.

5. When learning to drive an electric wheelchair for the first time, you should choose a relatively slow speed to try, and gently tilt the control lever forward. This exercise will help you learn how to control the electric wheelchair, let you gradually understand and become familiar with how to control the force, and successfully master the method of starting and stopping the electric wheelchair.

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