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2. SAFETY NOTICE
Attention:
When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline.
Always drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
Never travel up or down an incline that is or covered by snow or ice.
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Inclines and uneven terrain
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly
and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so slowly and in the forward direction
only. If your power chair starts to move faster than you anticipated or desired it would, allow the chair to
come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick. Push the joystick slightly forward and continue
traveling slowly down the incline.
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Maximum recommended incline
The Image EC Power Chair has undergone extensive incline testing. Our results show that the
maximum incline your Image EC can safely climb is eight degrees at maximum weight capacity. Five
degrees is the angle of most handicap access ramps. Any attempt to climb a steeper slope may put your
Image EC into an unstable position.
