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Labels

The wheelchair is equipped with labels containing important information on its safe and proper use. These labels must not be removed and must remain visible at all times. If a label is damaged or illegible, you can order a new one from Scewo or your reseller.

Name Plate with Serial Number

Name plate

(a) Name plate of BROs manufactured  from April 2024

Name plate

(b) Name plate of BROs manufactured before April 2024

Figure 2. Name plate


Use Only After Training and Examination

An introductory training session and exam must be provided by Scewo or an official reseller before the device, and in particular the stair mode, may be used. See also BRO Certificate. The corresponding sticker may be located on the inside of your BRO's armrest. For BROs produced after March 2024, the sticker is no longer attached to the wheelchair

Use only after successful completion of training and examination
Figure 3. Use only after successful completion of training and examination


Main Switch and Brake Release

The label indicates the position in which the switch must be in order to turn the main power supply on or off.

Moreover, the label indicates the button that releases the wheelchair’s brakes in order to operate the wheelchair in manual push mode (see Manual Emergency Operation (Push Mode)).

Labelling of main switch and brake release
Figure 4. Labelling of main switch and brake release


Securement Points

The label indicates where the wheelchair must be secured during transport in a vehicle specially equipped for this purpose. Each securement point is labelled accordingly. For a description of how to transport the wheelchair see Transporting the Wheelchair.

Securement point label

(a) Front

Securement point label

(b) Back

Figure 5. Securement point label


Do not Use Integrated Pelvic Belt in Vehicles

The label indicates that you must use the seat belts of the vehicle and not the integrated pelvic belt when transporting the wheelchair in a moving vehicle.

Do not use integrated pelvic belt in vehicles

(a) Old label on the pelvic belt

Do not use integrated pelvic belt in vehicles

(b) New label on the pelvic belt

Figure 6. Do not use integrated pelvic belt in vehicles


Crushing Hazard

The wheelchair is heavy and comprises a large number of movable parts. In a worst-case scenario, a finger or other limb could get trapped. The label indicates a crushing hazard.

Crushing hazard

(a) Variant 1

Crushing hazard

(b) Variant 2

Figure 7. Crushing hazard