6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair
You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims.
Before driving without an assistant you must find your
wheelchair’s tipping point.
WARNING!
Risk of Tipping
The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted
with an antitipper. When finding the tipping
point, an assistant must stand immediately
behind the wheelchair to catch it if it tips over.
– To prevent tipping, install an antitipper device.
WARNING!
Risk of Tipping
The wheelchair can tip forwards.
– When setting up your wheelchair, test its
behavior in terms of tipping forward and adjust
your driving style accordingly.
CAUTION!
A heavy load hanging on the backrest can affect
the wheelchair’s centre of gravity.
– Change your driving style accordingly.
Finding the Tipping Point
1.
Release the brake.
2.
Roll backwards a short distance, grasp both handrims
firmly and push forwards with a slight kick.
3.
The shift in weight and steering in opposite directions
with the handrims will enable you to identify the tipping
point.
1608467-E
49
