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User Manual
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4.7 Going up an incline / down a decline
Driving on inclines
For maximum stability, lean forward in your scooters seat while
proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise;
Drive with caution when attempting to drive up to any incline, even handicap
access ramps;
Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down
the face of the slope;
Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction;
Do not attempt to descend an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or
wet grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material;
Do not back down an incline;
Try to keep your scooter moving when climbing an incline. If you do
come to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully;
Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than
recommended.
The recommended incline is 8°.
Warning:
If, while you are driving down a slope, your scooter starts to move faster than
you feel is safe, release the throttle control lever and allow your scooter to
come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of your scooter, push
the throttle control lever forward and continue safely down the remainder of
the slope.
Driving down a decline
Lower speed setting;
Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or
incline.
Van Os Medical B.V. does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down
any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very
hazardous situation.
If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures.
Tip
When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Van Os
Medical B.V. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person.
