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Model:
Netti Vision
Language:
English
Version:
2021-06
My-Netti.com
7.4
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– SLOPE –
STEEP TERRAIN AND RAMPS
Important advise for driving down and up hill
avoiding the risk of tipping.
Use rearward tilt.
Avoid turning the wheelchair
in the middle of a slope.
Always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance
than taking risks.
7.3
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– STEP DOWN –
Companions, drive down a step forwards:
• Check that the anti-tip is de-activated.
• Place your hands with a firm grip on the push
handles, and angle the wheelchair backwards,
moving the front castors slightly up in the air.
• Drive carefully down the step and angle the
wheelchair forward putting the front castors
back on the ground.
Turn the anti-tip downwards.
Companions, drive down a step backwards:
• Check that the anti-tip is de-activated.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the step.
• Drive carefully down the step and move the
wheelchair backwards on the main wheel until
the front castors have come away from the step.
• Put the front castors down on the ground.
Activate anti-tip.
