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3.7 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Kerbs, Etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or
drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, escalators, lifts etc). Always approach an obstacle so both
front wheels touch that obstacle together. Never attempt to climb a kerb or obstacle at an
angle.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an
obstacle that is higher than 5cm unless you have the assistance of an
attendant. Never try to travel backwards down any step, kerb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
3.8 Climbing or Descending an Incline
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving; however do not use
excessive speed. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. Your
mid wheel drive power chair has 4 castor wheels and two drive wheels for enhanced
performance. At times, particularly during high acceleration on inclines, not all of the 4 castor
wheels will contact the ground. This is a normal part of the chairs operation; if at anytime you
feel uncomfortable, reduce your acceleration rate.
When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in
the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you
anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick. Once the
chair has stopped push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
The following advice is recommended for your safety:
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Stop before climbing an obstacle. Approach slowly until castors contact the obstacle.
Apply power and the action of the chair will lift the castors over the obstacle. Weight is
transferred to the drive wheels providing traction and motor strength to power the chair
over the obstacle.
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Do not drive at an angle up or down the face of the incline. Drive your power chair
straight up or down the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of tipping the chair
over
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Avoid potentially hazardous inclines e.g. areas covered with snow, ice, mud, cut grass, or
wet leaves.
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When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode
while seated on it or standing next to it.
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Never attempt to travel backwards down an incline.
WARNING! Always exercise extreme caution on inclines and follow the
advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury
3.8.1 Maximum Recommended Incline
Most public access ramps have a maximum gradient 1 in 14 (AS1428.1). Therefore, Magic
Mobility recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or
descend on your power chair does not exceed a 1 in 14 gradient.
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