Kerb Climbing - Invacare Spectra Plus User Manual

OPERATING THE CHAIR OUTDOORS - KERB CLIMBING
Always remember to use the safety belt when operating the chair outdoors.
Ensure the footrests are locked in position.
KERB CLIMBING - Centre Mounting
It is important to follow the instructions detailed in 'going up a kerb' described below.
RE-ASSEMBLY:
RE-ASSEMBLY:
Locate the assembly into the right hand retaining bracket. Push the assembly up into the left hand bracket Locate the assembly into the right hand retaining bracket. Push the assembly up into the left hand bracket
and refit the locking pin A. Ensure the pin is correctly fitted firmly into place.
and refit the locking pin A. Ensure the pin is correctly fitted firmly into place.
GOING UP A KERB:
GOING UP A KERB:
Adjust the speed control to the maximum position Adjust the speed control to the maximum position
to allow full power to the motors. to allow full power to the motors.
Approach the kerb head-on (90º), do not charge at Approach the kerb head-on (90º), do not charge at
the kerb. the kerb.
With the front of the kerb climber at about 2.5cm With the front of the kerb climber at about 2.5cm
(1") from the edge of the kerb, push the joystick
(1") from the edge of the kerb, push the joystick
fully forward and continue to climb in one
fully forward and continue to climb in one
movement. Do not pause or attempt to steer during
movement. Do not pause or attempt to steer during
this movement.
this movement.
If the kerb climb is un-achievable do not continue the manoeuvre, move away from the obstacle and if
possible find an alternative location.
GOING DOWN A KERB:
Approach the edge of the kerb square on. Drive forward down the kerb at a moderate speed. Kerbs of
7.5cm (3") or more may tip the chair onto the foot plates. It is advisable to go down the kerb backwards
to overcome this problem.
The kerb climbing device will return to the climbing position after each manoeuvre.
NOTE: Climbing kerbs in excess of 10cm (4") will be restricted if the foot plates are in the fully extended
position. Refer to page 16 for correct foot plate adjustment.
REMOVAL: (Please note that left or right hand are REMOVAL: (Please note that left or right hand are
identified as though being seated in the chair).
identified as though being seated in the chair).
To detach the kerb climber for transportation follow To detach the kerb climber for transportation follow
these simple instructions;
these simple instructions;
Remove the locking pin A, while holding the
Remove the locking pin A, while holding the
assembly. Push the assembly down to release from
assembly. Push the assembly down to release from
the locating bracket.
the locating bracket.
Pull the assembly towards you away from the right
Pull the assembly towards you away from the right
hand retaining socket. The kerb climber is now
hand retaining socket. The kerb climber is now
detached. Stow carefully.
detached. Stow carefully.
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