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INCLINE CHART
An incline chart is provided below, however, it is intended only as a guideline. Before use with mobility
equipment, refer to your mobility equipment's owner guide for acceptable ramp usage, including proper
slope/incline, chair direction, etc.; never exceed its recommendations.
TO ESTABLISH THE PROPER RAMP LENGTH
1.
Determine the incline that your chair is designed to climb.
2.
Measure the rise (distance from top step, porch, van, etc. to the
ground).
3.
Refer to Incline Chart to find proper ramp length.
At any incline, use ramp only with a qualified helper and
always use a lap belt.