1.6. Slopes
It is recommended to avoid using ramps with a slope higher
than 7°. The wheelchair risks tipping over in the event of
spinning or side movement (gure 14).
Warning : The position of the rear wheel axle and
the angle of your wheelchair’s backrest are two of the key
adjustments that can affect your stability whilst sat in the
wheelchair (see figure 14A).
Upward slopes (gure 15) :
Lean the upper body forward and your centre of gravity will
move forward to a more stable position. Now move the
wheelchair forward with short quick pushes on the hand
rims to maintain speed and direction control. If you want to
rest, apply both brakes when stopping.
Downward slopes (gure 16) :
Lean backward cautiously and your centre of gravity will
move backward to a more stable position. Now let the hand
rims slide in your hands. Be ready to react at any moment to
control speed and direction.
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16
17
15
- Avoid turning suddenly and never try to climb and descend
a ramp diagonally (figure 17).
Warning :
It is recommended to avoid using ramps
with a slope greater than 7 degrees and do not attempt to
turn whilst on a slope. The wheel position is usually factory
set and should not be change unless by the direction of a
competent person who must have assessed the impact of the
change on your stability in normal use. If your wheelchair is
tted with a recliner backrest it is recommended that anti
tippers are also tted and used whenever the backrest is
reclined from the upright position.
2. Operating instructions
2.1. Unfolding and Folding the wheelchair
2.1.1 Unfolding the wheelchair (gure 18) :
- With one hand, grab the armrest or the seat support tube
on one side of the wheelchair and slightly tilt it towards you
(so that the rear wheel and castor lift from the ground) ;
eg : Standard configuration
for fixed backrest
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