Operating instructions
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2.8 Slope
Only drive with Power Support assistance on slopes you are familiar with. Slopes with
an angle of more than 6° are not suitable for the Power Support.
The top 3 positions are suitable for driving on a slope with assistance.
Driving up a slope
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Stop before the slope.
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Before driving up the slope, put the selector switch in a position providing sufficient
assistance (preferably position 4/5).
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If necessary change to a higher position if you feel the selected position is not
providing sufficient assistance.
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Avoid neutral (off mode) and reverse (R). In these positions the wheelchair does not
brake so the attendant receives the full weight.
Driving down a slope
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Stop before the slope.
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Before driving down the slope, put the selector switch in the forward position (1-5).
Do not use the operating handle, but push the wheelchair down the slope by
yourself. The motors will brake slightly if the speed exceeds 3 km/h.
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Avoid neutral (off mode) and reverse (R). In these positions the wheelchair does not
brake so the attendant receives the full weight.
Attention: with a user weight of more than 100 kg the wheelchair will hardly
brakes, if at all.
2.9 Obstacles
The Power Support is suitable for kerbs up to 4 cm. Drive carefully towards the kerb
with the front wheels. Put the Power Support in position 4 or 5. Then take a short run
up (15 cm) to drive up the kerb. Make sure the wheelchair does not carry on
accelerating after mounting the kerb.
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