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Language: English Model: Netti III HD Version: February 2013
Companions, drive down a step
backwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the
step.
• Drive carefully down the step and move the
wheelchair backwards on the main wheel
until the front castors have come away
from the step.
• Put the front castors down on the ground.
Turn the anti tip down.
8.4 Driving techniques
- Slope -
Important advise for driving down and up hill
avoiding the risk of tipping.
Avoid turning the wheelchair in the
middle of a slope.
Always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance than
taking risks.
Driving uphill:
Move the upper part of the body forwards in
order to maintain the balance of the chair.
Driving downhill:
Move the upper part of the body backwards
to maintain balance of the chair. Control
the speed of the chair by clutching the push
rims. Do not use the brakes.
8.5 Driving techniques
- Up stairs -
Always ask for assistance.
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, backwards.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up, and
that the push handles are fixed properly.
• Pull the wheelchair backwards to the first
step of the stairs.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Pull the wheelchair slowly up the stair,
one step at the time keeping the balance
on the main wheel.
• Reaching the top of the stair, pull the
wheelchair backwards far enough to put
the front castors safely down on the floor.
Turn the anti tip down.
