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Safety
Stationary Obstacles
Navigating over obstacles such as ramps, slopes, curbs, raised or uneven surfaces, pot holes and
rough roads can be hazardous. Extreme caution is needed to avoid tipping the chair over.
It is important to climb or descend an obstacle slowly, cautiously and perpendicularly. Failing to
do so may result in damage to the chair or causing bodily harm.
Do not exceed the incline guidelines and specifications in this owner
’
s manual.
To navigate over a stationary obstacle:
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Approach the obstacle slowly, cautiously and perpendicularly.
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With extreme caution, increase the forward speed gently when the front wheels just come in
c
ontact with the obstacle and reduce the forward speed gently after the rear wheels cleared
the obstacle.
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Lean your upper body slowly and slightly forward, when going over an obstacle with an
ascending slope.
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With extreme caution, reduce the forward speed gently when the front wheels just come in
contact with the obstacle and increase the forward speed gently after the rear wheels cleared
the obstacle.
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Lean your upper body gently against the backrest, when going over an obstacle with a
descending slope.
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Avoid any sudden stops and starts.
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Always navigate perpendicularly towards the obstacle.
Inclined Slopes
If you feel uncomfortable driving on a slope, do seek assistance to protect you from causing
bodily harm to yourself.
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It is not advisable to drive on slopes over 10
°
.
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It is prohibited to drive on slopes over 12
°
.
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It is prohibited to drive on a wet slippery slope (e.g., snow, ice, water, oil).
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It is prohibited to drive on slope if there are pits at the bottom of the slope.
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It is prohibited to drive in areas with continuous up and down slopes
Reverse Driving
When driving in reverse, please exercise extreme caution. The motor wheels
may run into an obstructive object which may lead to your chair getting
out of control and may cause your chair to tip over.
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All obstructive objects should be cleared and approach cautiously and slowly while driving
in reverse
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Never drive in reverse on inclined slopes
