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NEGOTIATING
OBSTACLES 2/3
Driving DOWN kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for experienced
users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Push hard on the hand rims and drive forward.
All wheels should touch the ground at the
same time.
High tilting risk with this technique
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels
whilst holding on to the frame.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and lower down
the front wheels to the ground.
Backwards
This technique must never be used if the height
difference is more that 10 cm and only by expe-
rienced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and drive carefully down the
kerb.
High tilting risk with this technique
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and pull the
chair away from the kerb whilst holding onto
the frame.
* Lower the front wheels to the ground.
