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OBSTACLES
!
WARNING
Obstacles you may have to overcome daily include door
thresholds, lifts, ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken
pavement. (See Fig.2 below). These can damage your power
wheelchair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
1. Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous. (Even a small
change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your
wheelchair to tip). You may need to:
• Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
• Install a ramp at entry or exit doors.
2. Keep your eyes moving when you move around; scan the
area well ahead of your wheelchair.
3. Make sure the floor areas where you use the wheelchair are
level and free of obstacles.
4. To overcome an obstacle while in the seating position, tilt the
seat back to allow the footrest to rise over the obstacle. If the
wheelchair is not equipped with a power tilt and the footrest
does not rise over the obstacle, an option is to overcome the
obstacle in reverse. This should be done with the supervision
of a caregiver.
5. NEVER go over obstacles when in standing mode. If you need
to, return to a seating position and refer to points 1 to 4.
Figure 2.
Never try to climb an obstacle greater
than 3” (75 mm) with 8” (205 mm) casters.
3”
(7.5 cm)
DRIVING IN REVERSE
!
WARNING
Use extra care when you operate your power wheelchair in
reverse. You may lose control or fall if one of the rear wheels hits
an object.
1. Operate your wheelchair slowly and at an even speed.
2. Stop often and check to make sure your path is clear
of obstacles.
3. DO NOT reverse when in standing mode. If you need to,
return to a seating position and refer to points 1 and 2.
RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
!
WARNING
The center of gravity of your power wheelchair changes when
you are on a slope.
NOTE
- ”Slope” includes a ramp or hillside. Your wheelchair is less
stable when it is at an angle. NEVER use it on a slope unless you
are sure it is safe. When in doubt, have someone help you.
BEWARE OF
1. Steep slopes. DO NOT use this power wheelchair on
a slope steeper than 10° (17.6%). See Fig.3 below.
2. Wet or slippery surfaces (ice, snow, water or oil film). A loss
of traction may cause a fall or tip-over.
3. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression).
These may cause a fall or tip-over.
4. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. (A drop-off of as small
as 0.75” (20 mm) can stop a front caster and cause the
wheelchair to tip forward).
5. DO NOT climb or descend a slope when in standing mode,
regardless of its angle. If you need to, return to a seating
position and refer to points 1 to 4.
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
Figure 3.
Do not use power wheelchair on
slope steeper than 10°.
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PROHIBITED!
NEVER lean, dress or change clothes, go over obstacles,
drive in reverse or climb/descend a slope WHEN IN
STANDING MODE. Doing so, will increase the risk of a fall
or tip-over.
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