Invacare Hydra C650PW, Owner'S Manual

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Chair Response
Should the chairs’ response not be to your satisfaction, ask your Dealer to adjust
the programme to a level at which you are comfortable. This programme can be
altered at anytime to either increase the response rates in line with your improved
motor skills or to lower the rates to level at which you feel comfortable and in
control.
Kerbs
For power chairs with microcellular (hard) front tyres it is recommended that before
the user attempts to climb or descend a kerb that the user visually checks the
height of the kerb to ensure that it does not exceed 35mm (1 1/2”) in height.
If the kerb height is less than 35mm, the user should approach the kerb at right
angles to the kerb line at a slow speed, climb or descend the kerb slowly so as to
keep the chair under control. If climbing the kerb the user may find it easier to
reverse the chair up the kerb.
If the kerb height is greater than 35mm, it is not recommended that the user climb
or descend the kerb. Should there be any doubt then an assistant should be
called to supervise the operation.
Steep Slopes
When the power wheelchair is to be operated up and down steep slopes, it is
recommended that the user:
1.
Visually checks to see if the angle of the slope is less than 15 degrees.
2. Checks that the slope surface is roughened to prevent slippage.
If the slope meets these conditions, it is recommended that the user approaches
the slope at a slow speed, keeping the chair under control at all times. It may be
preferable to track across the slope so as to decrease the steepness of the
descent providing that the surface of the slope is wide enough and suitable to
prevent slippage.
If possible have an assistant monitor the chairs’ progress, and prevent tipping by
holding the push handles at the back of the chair.
WARNING : If the slope does not meet these conditions, it Is recommended that
the user does not climb or descend the slope.