Sterling 2 - Manual (Page 28)

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PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT operate the scooter without ensuring that the Tiller is properly adjusted and
secured. After making any adjustment to the Tiller position you must check that the Tiller
is locked and secured into position BEFORE driving. To check, gently push and pull the
Tiller to make sure it is secured.
An unsecured Tiller could result in damage and/or bodily injury.
DO NOT attempt to climb, ascend, or descend ramps greater than 9 degrees, or
transverse slopes with a gradient greater than 9 degrees.
DO NOT attempt to reverse down slopes in excess of 7 degrees.
When negotiating ramps or inclines, if the throttle lever is released a roll back will occur.
In FORWARD or REVERSE motion the scooter will ROLLBACK approximately 30cms.
(1ft), before the brake engages.
Check that all electrical connections are secure before using your scooter.
DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY of
the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter.
DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY
of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter battery
charger.
It is important that your mobility scooter battery charger is connected to a properly
installed electrical socket with an earthed outlet.
Failure to comply with the above requirements could result in a possible SHOCK
HAZARD.
DO NOT use any batteries that are not DEEP CYCLE GEL, AGM or SEALED LEAD-
ACID type. Other types of batteries are NOT SUITABLE.
Please read battery/battery charger information before installation.
This scooter has been tested to ISO 7176 Part 9 “Climatic Tests for Electric
Wheelchairs.”
The test provides the scooter user or their attendant, sufficient time to remove the
mobility scooter from a rain storm, whilst retaining normal operation of the mobility
scooter.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter during an electrical storm.
DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use your mobility scooter in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom or sauna.
DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a damp area for any length of time.
DO NOT Jet wash, hose down, or use an automated car-wash on your mobility scooter.
GENERAL WARNINGS