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2 Millennium Issue 7
Using your chair
10% MAXIMUM SLOPE
10% MAXIMUM SIDE HILL SLOPE
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Slopes and hills
Warning:
Going up or down a slope (Fig. 3) or
riding on the side of a hill (Fig. 4) will
change the centre of balance of your
chair. If you fail to heed these
warnings you may suffer a severe
injury from a tip over, fall or loss of
control:
1. Lean or press your body uphill to
help correct the change in the
centre of balance.
2. Avoid turning on a slope or the
side of a hill, as a tip over is likely.
Always go as straight up and
straight down as you can.
3. Be very careful if you must climb a
slope greater than 10% (1 in 10).
Ask for help if the slope may be
beyond your ability.
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On a steep slope, anti-tip tubes
may not prevent a tipover.
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On a steep slope, you may not
be able to reach the top without
stopping. If you have to stop turn
the chair sideways on to the hill
otherwise you may lose control
and tip over.
4. Always control your speed when
going downhill. If you go too fast,
you may not be able to control
your chair. Ask for help if the slope
may be beyond your ability.
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You can control your speed by
keeping constant pressure on the
handrims.
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Never use the rear wheel locks to
try to slow or stop your wheelchair.
Doing so is likely to cause you to
veer out of control or tip over.
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