ROVI X3 - Maximum Slope Guidelines; Wet;Slippery Surfaces

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· WARNING If your power wheelchair is equipped with a reclining seatback,

do not attempt to negotiate a steep grade with the back in a re-

clined position.

When driving down a ramp or slope, keep the chair’s speed to the lowest setting to ensure con-

trolled descent. If the power wheelchair starts to increase speed, release the joystick and the chair

will slow down and stop. Then, push the joystick forward slightly to continue down the slope at a

controlled speed.

· DANGER While your power wheelchair has been tested and proven safe

on slopes up to 9º (15.8%), ROVI

Mobility recommends that you

do not attempt to negotiate a slope greater than 8º (14%). Driv-

ing conditions may change quickly, and exceeding the maximum

slope can place the power wheelchair in an unstable situation.

When climbing a ramp or incline, try to keep the power wheelchair moving. If you stop and start

up again, you will lose momentum and it will be harder to start up again. Special care must be taken

to avoid abrupt or sudden forward movement when you resume climbing a ramp or steep slope to

avoid tipping the chair backwards.

· CAUTION Avoid sudden or erratic action with the joystick when travelling

up or down an incline.

Curbs and Sidewalks

· CAUTION DO NOT attempt to negotiate a curb with a height above 3in.

(80mm). When approaching a sidewalk, look for a curb cutout or

a driveway.

Wet/Slippery Surfaces

· WARNING NEVER operate the power wheelchair in the rain. It is NOT

safe. Drive wheels lose traction on wet ground or grass. The joy-

stick controller and other power wheelchair electronics are NOT

waterproof.