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8. Driving the wheelchair
8.1. Driving in general
Before starting to drive your wheelchair, take time to read all the instructions
regarding the LEVO C
3
and get to know the controls. When first learning to drive
your wheelchair, practice in an area you know well. We suggest a large flat
smooth area such as your living room or the driveway to your home. Do not
attempt to drive the wheelchair in confined areas or where there is traffic until
you are sure you can control the wheelchair safely.
Please note, that the knee support and the chest belt must be correctly mounted
as in chapter 9.
When driving outdoors always have the seat plate in a horizontal position or
tilted backwards (in case seat angle tilt is an optional function).
Switch on the joystick module and practice driving the wheelchair slowly
forwards, backwards and from side to side. When you have more confidence,
increase the speed and practice until you have mastered driving the wheelchair.
It is possible to drive the wheelchair in the standing position. Speeds are cut to
half speed as soon as the seat leaves the lowest seat position. When indoors
practice standing up in the wheelchair and slowly driving it across the room.
The wheelchair allows you to drive in absolute safely in a sitting position on
slopes with a maximum gradient up to 10 degrees. When driving up or down
steeper slopes than this or over uneven ground, braking and steering response
will be limited due to reduced traction. On a slope, do not lean out of the
wheelchair down the slope. Driving in a standing position is no problem on even
and non-angled ground.
A limit switch with some important programmed security features is a standard
of the LEVO C
3
. Speed is automatically reduces in correlation to the current
position of the chair and the inclination of the ground. In extreme conditions, the
system inhibits the motors to ensure the safety of the user. To move again, you
should lower the seat plate. Please read the detailed information below.
8.2. Obstacles
Avoid driving your LEVO C
3
over obstacles that are higher than 80 mm. The risk
of tipping over is higher when you drive over high curbs with risk to yourself as
well as to your wheelchair.
If you like to pass an obstacle you never drove over before, LEVO recommends
you do this with an assistant while you get used to the feel of the wheelchair.
Because of the 4WD-drive mechanism, obstacles are best approached at an
angle of 45°.
Drive carefully if you pass an obstacle.
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