Veldink4kids Adapt, Instructions For Use Manual

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Adapt 30
11.8 Hills and slopes
Warning:
When you drive up, down or across a slope, the centre of gravity of your mobility base for seating
shells changes. Failure to observe these warnings can lead to serious injury because the mobility
base for seating shells tips over or you lose control of it:
Avoid turning on a slope or driving sideways as this may cause the mobility base for seating
shells to tip over. If possible, always drive straight up or down a slope.
Always be extremely careful when ascending or descending a slope of more than 10 % (1 in 10)
(see Figure 26). Ask for help if you think you cannot manage when driving up or down a slope.
Anti-tipper supports cannot prevent you from tipping backward on a steep slope. You may not
be able to reach the top of a steep slope without stopping on the way. If you have to stop, you
must do so with the mobility base for seating shells at right angles to the slope, otherwise you
may lose control and tip backward. Normally, driving backward is the better option on a steep
slope, as you can use more power. You should try to find out if this applies to you.
Always keep your speed under control when driving down a hill. If you drive too fast, you may
lose control of your mobility base for seating shells. Ask for help if you are unable to drive up
or down the hill yourself. You can control your speed by constantly exerting pressure on the
tyres. However, wear gloves or other protection, as friction from the tyres may burn your hands.
Never use the wheel locks to slow down or stop. If you do this, you may lose control of the
mobility base for seating shells or it may tip over.
Figure 26: Uphill/downhill grade
11.9 Transferring (from the mobility base for seating shells to another seat or vice
versa)
Warning:
Failure to observe these warnings may make you fall or tip over, which may cause serious injury.
Transferring from one seat to another requires good balance and dexterity and can be very
dangerous. Remember that there is a moment when the mobility base for seating shells is not
below you.
To prevent falls, you must:
 Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during the transfer.
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Learn a method for safe transfers together with your therapist or an expert consultant.