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Model:
Netti 4U BASE
Language:
English
Version:
2022-03
8.2 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– STEP UP –
Companions, drive up a step forwards:
• Check that the anti-tip is turned up.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards.
• Balance the chair on the mainwheels and push it
forward until the front castors are on the step.
• Lift the push handles while pushing the chair
onto the step.
Turn the anti-tip downwards.
Users, drive up a step backwards:
This technique is only useful if the step is very low.
It also depends on the clearance between the foot
plates and the ground.
• Check that the anti-tip is turned up.
• Drive the chair backwards towards the step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and move the
body forward while pulling.
Turn the anti-tip downwards.
Companions, drive up a step backwards:
• Check that the anti-tip is turned up.
• Pull the chair backwards next to the step.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards, moving the
front castors slightly up in the air.
• Pull the wheelchair up the step and go backwards
long enough to put down the front castors on the
step.
Turn the anti-tip downwards.
8. MANOEUVRING
8.1 GENERAL TECHNIQUES
Manoeuvering and chair balance:
The weight and balance of the chair influences the
maneuvering qualities of the wheelchair. The weight,
size and sitting position of the user are influencing
factors. The position of the wheels will in addition
influence the manoeuvering qualities. The more
weight placed over the main wheels, the easier it
is to manoeuver. If heavy weight is placed over the
front castors, the chair will be heavy to manoeuver.
See page 16 – seat depth adjustment – for balancing
the chair.
Step approach:
Always approach the step in slow motion
preventing the front castors to hit the step
with force. The user could fall out of the chair
by the impact. The front castors could be
damaged.
Driving down steps / sidewalks
Be cautious that you do not drive down steps
higher than 30 mm. The leg supports may hit
the ground first. Thereby you may lose
steering control and the leg supports may
brake.
Driving on soft, rough or slippery ground can
make safe manoeuvring more difficult as the
wheels may loose traction and it is difficult to
control the wheelchair.
Parking:
Increase the footprint and the support of the
wheelchair by moving the chair about 100
mm rearwards making the front castors turn
forward.
Companion:
If the user is left alone in the wheelchair,
always lock the brakes and check that the
anti- tips are turned down.
