Usage and Transport of the Wheelchair on Public Transport
Do not use stair or track mode to enter public transport!
Never use stair or track mode to get on public transport that is not barrier-free! There are many dangers that have not yet been tested. You could get stuck in the gap between the platform and the vehicle or get trapped in the door!
Use the drive mode to enter public transport.
Never switch to drive mode while you are in a moving vehicle
Never use drive mode on public transport while the vehicle is moving. The acceleration and braking can cause the wheelchair to move a great deal and you could injure yourself or bystanders. Always use park or track mode while travelling.
Position yourself facing the direction of travel in the public transport
Always position yourself in public transportation facing the direction of travel. Preferably, use the lowered park mode. Thereby, you are in the most stable position and prevent the wheelchair from sliding during a full stop of the vehicle.
Use lowered park or track mode inside the vehicle
If possible use park mode in the lowered position (see Park Mode) or track mode to secure the wheelchair as well as possible in order to prevent it from sliding around accidentally while the vehicle is moving.
Scewo BRO can be used on public transport (train, bus, tram) provided the means of transport are barrier-free. Please note the following information:
Wait on the platform with enough distance (at least 1m) from the edge, preferably in park mode. In this way, pedestrians cannot cause unwanted movement by touching the wheelchair.
If possible, try to keep the wheelchair parallel to the edge of the platform (so that you cannot fall off the platform if you accelerate unintentionally).
If possible, ask the train staff to wait until you are safely in park mode before leaving the station.
Go over the threshold of the foot board in drive mode and with a slight run-up. Watch out for pedestrians. Many people are not aware that you have to take a run-up at the threshold of the foot board.
Position yourself in the vehicle’s direction of travel. You should preferably use the (lowered) park mode. You can reach the lowered park mode by pushing the joystick to the right or left in park mode. BRO lowers slightly until the main wheels touch the ground. This ensures that the wheelchair slides as little as possible if the vehicle would come to an emergency stop.
Secure the wheelchair in the vehicle as per the transport operator’s instructions and regulations.
If you with to turn inside the vehicle (without activating the drive mode), you can use the maneuvering mode.
Never use the drive mode while the vehicle is moving.