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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).
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
10° (17.6%)
Figure 3.
Do not use power wheelchair on
slope steeper than 10°.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL,
TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL:
!
WARNING
1. NEVER use your power wheelchair on a slope unless you are
sure you can do so without losing traction.
2. ALWAYS go as straight up and as straight down as
you can. (See Fig.4).
• DO NOT ”cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.
• DO NOT turn or change direction on a slope.
3. ALWAYS stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is
wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off
the side.
4. Keep your power wheelchair moving at a slow,
steady speed. Keep control at all times.
• On a descent, DO NOT let your power wheelchair
accelerate beyond its normal speed.
• If the power wheelchair picks up speed, center the
joystick to slow down or stop.
NOTE
- The solid state power module has a logic system
that will help control your speed when driving on
a slope or uphill.
• Should you be required to stop on a slope, please
re-start slowly.
Figure 4.
Do not turn on a slope.
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