Basic Notes and Instructions
Failure to use the device as specified in these instructions (especially drive and stair mode) may result in potentially hazardous situations. Scewo is not liable for the improper use of the device and any damage resulting therefrom.
Before the device and especially the stair mode can be used, training must have been carried out by Scewo or an official reseller and the exam must be passed. See also section BRO Certificate.
If all of the wheelchair’s external position lights light up permanently in red when you are on a flight of stairs, the wheelchair has detected an error with the end-of-stair sensors or the anti-tip system. Only use the wheelchair on the stairs if absolutely necessary and with the greatest caution. Have it checked by a reseller as soon as possible.
Never go down a flight of stairs in drive mode. Always activate stair mode when using stairs.
Do not allow anyone who has not been instructed and examined to try out the wheelchair.
Do not use the wheelchair on spiral staircases or escalators.
Never use the power wheelchair under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your attention or physical and mental capacity.
Do not use your smartphone or the app while driving the wheelchair. The distraction could cause you to collide with other people or objects or drive down a ledge that is too high.
Always use the pelvic belt when using the wheelchair.
If the volume is set to “off”, you may not hear certain acoustic alerts. For this reason, you should only turn the volume off when you are not using the wheelchair (e.g. at the theatre).
The maximum weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Do not leave children unattended with the wheelchair.
Do not use the wheelchair to pull objects behind it and do not hang heavy items on the back support.
Do not continue to use the wheelchair if it has been involved in an accident, submerged in water, exposed to fire or damaged in any other way.
The wheelchair is equipped with specific safety parameters that limit or inhibit the functions of the wheelchair or prevent the wheelchair from being operated in certain conditions. Do not modify any of these safety parameters.
If the wheelchair reacts differently than usual or if you suspect that it is faulty, stop the wheelchair and power it off. Contact a Scewo reseller to solve the issue.
Avoid smoking while in the wheelchair. Even though the fabric used has been tested for flame resistance, there is an increased risk of fire from the heat source and because not all parts of the wheelchair are flame retardant. The fabrics comply with the specifications of EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2. The filling (padding) complies with the specifications of EN 1021-1. Plastic components comply with UL94 specifications where required.
The stability tests were carried out using standardized dummies. Stability values may differ in reality.
The power wheelchair may only be used in the environment for which it is intended (as described in Intended Purpose and Operating the Wheelchair). Do not take the wheelchair into areas with elevated electromagnetic exposure. If the power wheelchair is exposed to excessive electromagnetic radiation which is higher than tested standards (Product Release), its function may be impaired and it may go into an emergency shutdown. In extreme situations, it may become unstable or unmanageable. Conversely, the wheelchair's electronics can also generate electromagnetic fields, which can cause interference with other devices. This can, among other things, impact your immediate environment and lead to disruption (e.g. certain alarm systems of companies).
The electromagnetic radiation from portable communication devices (e.g. smartphones) and their antennas can affect how the power wheelchair functions. Do not use these devices within 10 cm of the power wheelchair. Exceptions are the storage options provided (BRO backpack and valuables pouch) and on the smartphone holder on the control panel.
The power wheelchair has only been tested for immunity to radiation at selected frequencies ranging from 20 MHz to 6 GHz (Product Release). The use in the vicinity of transmitters with other frequencies may result in the wheelchair not functioning properly.