Handicare Fortress 1700DT Owner's Manual

Handicare Fortress 1700DT Owner's Manual Manual pdf 15 page image

Fortress 1700 DT/TA15The scooter is electronically operated. Certain parameters havebeen factory-set. These settings are designed to allow comfortableand efficient use. These parameters cannot be changed.The standard version of your scooter was tested according to thestrictest EMI requirements. Mobile telephones have no influence onthe driving behaviour of the scooter.When using a mobile telephone in the vicinity of a scooter withspecial adaptations, you are advised to first switch off thescooter.Your scooter may influence electromagnetic fields such as alarmsystems.If the electronics of the scooter is not properly screened off, this mayaffect sensitive electrical appliances, such as shop alarms andgarage openers. The scooter has been tested for this. Should anyproblems of this nature occur, please report these to your dealerimmediately.Take care in ultra-violet light: this may cause premature deteriorationof materials such as rubber, plastic, and enamel.Be aware of any objects that may protrude from the unit that couldcause damage to your surroundings or to the unit itself.Keep your scooter away from open flames.2 General DescriptionThe Fortress 1700 DT and TA are electrically driven scooters for general usein outdoor and indoor environments.The height of the seat is adjustable according to the leg length of the user. Theseat can be rotated and the armrests folded back by the user when making atransfer on or off the scooter.The tiller is adjustable to enable a comfortable driving position.When driving at higher speeds, one should be extra careful. Slow down,especially on sidewalks and in pedestrian areas.The following should be kept in mind when using the scooter:• A scooter is not a motorised vehicle in the traffic regulations sense. Youhave the same rights and duties as a pedestrian.• At all times, you are responsible for keeping your scooter in perfect workingorder, so that driving the scooter is safe.• The scooter is a technical product. Therefore, any repairs and maintenanceshould be carried out by qualified personnel. If any work needs to be done,you should contact your dealer.