R82 Panther - Roadability Guide Part 2; Driving DOWN Kerbs

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ROADABILITY 2/4
Driving DOWN 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
* Pull hard on the hand rims and drive forward.
All wheels will touch the ground a the same
time.
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.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and put down
the front wheels.
Backwards
This technique must never be used if the height
difference is more that 10 cm and only by expe-
rienced users.
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb
* Bend forward and drive carefully down the
kerb.
High tilting risk at this technique
Backwards, with assistance
* Make sure the anti-tip device is deactivated
* Drive backwards towards the kerb.
* Drive carefully down the kerb and pull the
chair away from the kerb.
* Put down the front wheels.