Using Foldable Antitippers - Invacare Storm4 X-plore User Manual

Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series
CAUTION!
Risk of tipping over
– Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the
top speed. Avoid sudden changes of direction or
abrupt braking when driving on slopes.
– Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt
(if adjustable seat tilt is available) to an upright position
before ascending slopes. We recommend that you
position the seat backrest or the seat tilt slightly to
the rear before descending slopes.
– Always lower the lifter (if fitted) to its lowest position
before ascending or descending a slope.
– Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on
slippery surfaces or where there is a risk of skidding
(such as wet pavement, ice etc).
– Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline
or a gradient.
– Always drive straight in the direction the road or path
you are on goes, rather than attempting to zigzag.
– Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope.
CAUTION!
Braking distance is much longer on a downhill
slope than on even terrain
– Never drive down a slope that exceeds the maximum
safe slope (refer to 11 Technical data, page102 ).
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Important information about regulating the
actuator functions on gradients
– Your mobility device is fitted with an angular sensor
which guarantees tipping stability. The sensor
measures the actual angle of the drive unit, and
prevents any further decrease in stability by restricting
the functionality of the adjustment actuators. If this
safety function is activated, the backrest and the seat
tilting can only be moved forwards, and the lifter can
only be lowered. Reposition your mobility device
on level ground so that the actuators can function
normally again.

6.7 Using foldable antitippers

Where space is restricted, e.g. in an elevator or when being
transported in a car, the mobility device may be too long. Foldable
antitippers can be useful here. These can only be operated by an
attendant as they are positioned beyond the reach of the user.
CAUTION!
Risk of tipping if the antitippers are not returned
to the driving position before moving off
– Always return the antitippers to the driving position
before moving off (see the figure below).
– Make sure that the locking pin is fully engaged.
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