ergoflix LX - Driving on Uphill and Downhill Gradients; Overcoming Obstacles

7.4.8. Driving on uphill and downhill gradients
DANGER
Risk of injury due to inappropriate driving
To avoid injuries and property damage, please note that an inappropriate driving style on slopes
can lead to accidents and serious injuries. To avoid this, please note the following:
• Familiarise yourself with the driving behaviour of the wheelchair before driving.
• Make sure you are secured with a lap belt and calf strap.
• Never switch off the wheelchair on slopes or inclines.
• Drive up and downhill as slowly as possible and always forward.
• Always drive straight and parallel to the gradient.
7.4.9. Overcoming obstacles
DANGER
Risk of injury due to inappropriate driving
An inappropriate driving style when overcoming or avoiding obstacles can result in accidents and
serious injuries. To avoid this, please note the following:
• Avoid driving around or over obstacles on uneven ground.
• Avoiding obstacles always takes precedence over overcoming them.
When overcoming obstacles, all notes from sections 7.4.7 and 7.4.8 apply. Please also note the follo-
wing information:
• Drive towards the obstacle slowly, head-on and at right angles.
• First stop about 30 to 50 cm in front of the obstacle.
• Check the position of the steering wheels. They must be oriented in the direction of travel and
at right angles to the obstacle.
• Only then and at sufficient speed drive over the obstacle.
• When descending, ensure a steady speed so that the steering wheels do not turn sideways.
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