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DEFAULT POSITION
Default position mean a safe position for the seat system of the wheelchair:
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Height of the seat = 0 cm
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Angle of seat = 0°
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Angle of legrest = 90°
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Angle of backrest = 90°
Obstacle climbing
When facing with an obstacle it is recommended to set the position of the seat in the
“default position”.
In order to riding over higher obstacles it is strongly recommended to take a run up of
almost 500 mm when facing the obstacle first with castors.
Dealing with uphill
When facing an uphill road it is recommended to set the position of the seat in the
“default position”.
In order to best come over an uphill it is strongly recommended to use an outdoor
profile at maximum speed with the wheelchair facing forward.
WARNING
Stopping and starting the chair while moving up an incline makes the wheelchair more
difficult to control
Dealing with downhill
When facing a downhill road it is recommended to set the position of the seat in the
“default position”.
In order to best come over a downhill it is strongly recommended to use an indoor
profile at minimum speed with the wheelchair facing forward.
WARNING
Don’t drive up or down slopes with a gradient than indicated in section 6.
WARNING
Don’t drive up or down ramps that are not equipped with proper edge protection to
prevent the wheelchair from falling down
WARNING
Don’t drive down or up a hazardous incline if the surface is covered with snow, ice or
the surface is uneven.