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language: English model: Netti I Comfort Version: November 2010
Netti Rullestoler
Companions, drive down a step
backwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the step.
• Drive carefully down the step and move the
wheelchair backwards on the main wheel
until the front castors have come away
from the step.
• Put the front castors down on the ground.
Turn the anti tip down.
8.4 Driving techniques
- Slope -
Important advise for driving down and up hill
avoiding the risk of tipping.
avoid turning the wheelchair in the
middle of a slope.
always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance than
taking risks.
Driving uphill:
Move the upper part of the body forwards in
order to maintain the balance of the chair.
Driving downhill:
Move the upper part of the body backwards
to maintain balance of the chair. Control the
speed of the chair by clutching the push rims.
Do not use the brakes.
8.5 Driving techniques
- Up stairs -
always ask for assistance.
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
8.3 Driving techniques
- Step down -
Users, drive down a step forwards:
This technique is only for very experienced
users.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive towards the step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and
push fast forward so that the wheelchair
comes down on all four wheels at the
same time.
Turn the anti tip down.
Companions, drive down a step forwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Angle the wheelchair backwards, moving
the front castors slightly up in the air.
• Drive carefully down the step and angle the
wheelchair forward putting the front
castors back on the ground.
Turn the anti tip down.
Users, drive down a step backwards:
This technique is only for very experienced
users. This technique should not be used if the
height of the step is more than 10 cm.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the step.
• Move carefully down the step backwards
while moving the body forward to keep the
balance of the chair.
Turn the anti tip down.
Doing this increases the risk of
tipping backwards.