Model:
NettI S
Language:
English
Version:
2020-08
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USERS, DRIVE UP A STEP
BACKWARDS:
This technique is only useful if the step is
very low. It also depends on the clearance
between the foot plates and the ground.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive the chair backwards towards the
step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and
move the body forward while pulling.
Turn the anti tip down.
COMPANIONS, DRIVE UP A STEP
BACKWARDS:
•
Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Pull the chair backwards next to the step.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards, moving
the front castors slightly up in the air.
• Pull the wheelchair up the step and go
backwards long enough to put down the
front castors on the step.
Turn the anti tip down.
8.3 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
- STEP 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 do
wn.
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.
