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Model:
Netti 4U BASE
Language:
English
Version:
2022-03
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8.4 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– SLOPE –
Important advise for driving down and uphill
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.
8.3 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 downwards.
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 downwards.
