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1.5.8. Operation on Slopes
The wheelchairs equipped with the NAVIGO are built to be lighter compared to other heavier
electric wheelchairs that use a heavier general lead battery. For this reason, when a person
sitsinit,theoverallcenterofgravitymaybedi󰀨erent.Therefore,usecautionwhentraveling
on a slope.
● Whengoingup/downaparticularslopeforthefirsttime,haveanassistantaccompanyyou
to ensure safety.
● Donotusethewheelchaironaslopesteeperthan
6 degree (10% grade). It may tip over or the brake
may become ineffective.
WARNING
● Ifanoncomingvehicleisnear,stopthewheelchair,waitforthevehicletopass,andthen
check in front of you and behind you for safety before proceeding.
● Donotoperatethewheelchairoutdoorsatnight.
Not being able to see the road conditions, you
may lose balance and fall, or people or cars may
collide into you if they cannot recognize you.
● Ifitisrainingorsnowing,donotoperatethewheelchairoutdoors.Automobilesandother
vehicles may collide into you if they cannot recognize you. If it starts to rain or snow while
you are outdoors, move indoors as soon as possible.
WARNING
Over 6°
● Whentravelingnearaditch,thetiremayfallintoitifthereisagapevenifitiscovered.
Have an assistant accompany you instead of traveling alone.
● Ifthereareanyobstacles,stopthewheelchairandcheckinfrontofyouandbehindyoufor
safety before proceeding.