Drive DeVilbiss Lightweight Powerstroll - Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles

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• Never attempt to navigate your Powerstroll over a kerb
or other fixed obstacle taller than the maximum ground
clearance. Refer to section 14 for this information.
• Never attempt to navigate your Powerstroll backwards over
an obstacle. Make sure that there are no steps, kerbs or other
obstacles behind you while reversing – tipping / falling risk.
• Never attempt to operate your Powerstroll on steps or
escalators.
Warning
Correct Approach: Incorrect Approach:
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9.4 Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles
Use extreme caution when operating your Powerstroll near kerbs, porches,
stairs, escalators, drop-os, unprotected ledges, and raised areas. Approach
slowly, and make sure the front of the wheelchair with Powerstroll attached
is perpendicular to the obstacle.
To manoeuvre up a fixed obstacle – Increase the forward speed until the
Powerstroll has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed.
To manoeuvre down a fixed obstacle – Reduce the forward speed just before
the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle and remain at the reduced
speed until Powerstroll has cleared the obstacle, then you may increase the
forward speed.