Driving On Ramps
With the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), buildings require ramps for POV (Powered Operated Vehicle) access.
Some have U-turns in the middle where good cornering is required. Take wide swings with your front wheels around
any tight corners so the rear wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner. When you have stopped while facing
uphill, starting up again simply requires that you apply forward power. Accelerate gently after stopping on an incline.
When proceeding up a ramp or curb, lean forward in your seat for maximum stability and safety. Going down any
ramp or hill, drive slowly to ensure a safe descent.
Transport
Amigos are not designed or tested for use as seats for users in private or public transporting vehicles. AMI advises against
transporting POVs in vehicles unless either the unit is dismantled and placed in the trunk of your car, or the assembled unit
is placed in the vehicle and strapped down. Any straps should be secured to non-removable parts of the unit, i.e. Platform.
Even when strapped down, Amigos should not be used as seats in private or public transporting vehicles.
To transport your Amigo:
1 Turn Amigo OFF.
2 Unlock and remove Seat.
3 Unplug Battery Connector and remove Battery Pack.
4 Fold Handle down to Platform by loosening Handle Adjustment Lever.
5 Place parts in trunk.
DO NOT LIFT THE AMIGO CLASSIC TILLER BY THE BATTERY CASE HANDLE.
Airline Travel
“Special Handling” tags are suggested when transporting your Amigo by the
Airlines. Nonspillable, sealed batteries are approved for travel on airplanes.
When you make your reservation, notify the airline that you will be requesting
“escort”service. This will assure that your Amigo will be picked up and delivered
at the boarding gate. For additional Helpful Hints for Airline Travel, visit our
website at www.myamigo.com.
Public Transportation
Some public transportation systems have accommodations for your Amigo, but you
must transfer to a seat. When utilizing public transportation, do not sit on your Amigo
while it is being lifted onto the vehicle, or once the vehicle is in motion.
SAFETY WARNINGS
The driving performance of your Amigo can be influenced by electromagnetic fields, such as emitted by cellular telephones
and other emitting devices. We recommend the power on your unit be switched off when using such a device.
(refer to Electromagnetic Interference section for additional information)
• In some extreme circumstances, your Amigo’s performance could be affected by the electromagnetic field
emitted from alarm systems in shops. (refer to Electromagnetic Interference section for additional information)
• The Program Settings in the Controller should not be altered as this may give
unsafe driving characteristics.
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