Express
2012-03
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2.13.7
Going uphill
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Control your electric wheelchair - Accustom yourself with the driving
behavior of your electric wheelchair.
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Control your electric wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair
in freewheel on slopes.
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Control your speed - Move on slopes as slow as possible.
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Risk of tipping over - Do not exceed the maximum gradient of static
and dynamic stability uphill (see paragraph "Technical specifications").
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Never reverse going uphill.
Always approach slopes directly from the front and, to avoid tipping over, see that all four
wheels stay in contact with the ground at all times (ramps, driveways, etc.).
If you come to a stop on a slope by letting go of the joystick, the engine break will prevent
your electric wheelchair from rolling backward. As soon as the joystick returns to zero
position, the engine break is activated.
To resume your uphill drive, push the joystick as much as possible to the front to ensure the
release of a sufficient amount of power. This will allow your electric wheelchair to slowly
ascend the slope.
If your wheelchair is unable to drive up, turn the speed control up and try again.
2.13.8
Going downhill
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WARNING:
Control your electric wheelchair - Accustom yourself with the driving
behavior of your wheelchair.
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Control your wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair in
neutral on slopes.
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Control your speed - Move on slopes as slow as possible.
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Risk of tipping over - Avoid sharp bends.
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Risk of tipping over - Do not exceed the maximum gradient of static
and dynamic stability downhill (see paragraph "Technical specifications").
Always approach downhill slopes directly from the front. Slantwise approaches can lead to
some of the wheels no longer staying in contact with the ground (danger of tipping over).
The weight of the electric wheelchair will increase your downhill speed. Lower the speed on
the operator unit.
Avoid sharp bends on downhill slopes. The weight of your electric wheelchair could cause
your electric wheelchair to lift up on one side or even fall over around bends.
