R82 Panther - Roadability Guide Part 1; Driving UP Kerbs

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ROADABILITY 1/4
Driving UP kerbs (max. 10 cm)
Forwards
This technique is recommended for the experi-
enced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Balance on the rear wheels and lift the front
wheels from the ground. Bend forward and
pull hard on the hand rims.
Forwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive forward towards the kerb
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front wheels
above the kerb.
* Lift on the handles to drive the rear wheels
above the kerb.
Backwards
This technique is only to be used at low edges
and is depended on the height of the footplate.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and pull hard on the hand
rims.
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Tilt the chair backwards to lift the front
wheels.
* Lift on the handles to pull the chair up. Pull
the chair away from the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
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