Propelling Up A Slope; Propelling Down A Slope; Climbing A Kerb - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

6.2.8 Propelling up a slope

Many experienced users can propel themselves up a slope.
In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid
tipping backwards, you should always lean forwards whilst
propelling up a slope. Propel the wheelchair forwards using
short, quick strokes applied to the hand rims, in order to
maintain speed and steering control.
The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15°, but steep slopes
should be avoided for safety reasons. Generally, help is
needed on steep slopes.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The wheelchair may tip if the slope is 8° or more.
– Use anti tip devices!
WARNING!
Risk of tipping backwards
When the wheelchair is already leaning
backwards, a sudden movement may cause the
wheelchair to tip backwards.
– If you have to stop on a slope, it is particularly
important to ensure that you do not make any
sudden or unexpected backward movements
when you start moving the wheelchair forwards
again.

6.2.9 Propelling down a slope

The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15°.
Risk of falling
– Steep slopes should be avoided for safety
reasons.
– We recommend that you obtain the help of
one or more assistants when going down steep
and wet slopes.
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WARNING!
Risk of falling/injury
The wheelchair may move forward uncontrollably.
– Check the slope to see if there are any
particular hazards, potholes, slippery sections.
– Never use the user-operated brake to slow
down. When you apply the brake on a
downward slope, the wheels lock and the
wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side, tip
sideways or stop immediately. This may cause
you to be thrown out of the chair.
– Always control the speed with the hand rims.
– Try to propel down the slope in a straight line
as much as possible.
CAUTION!
Risk of minor injury
– Remember that the hand rims may become
hot due to friction, and this may cause injury
to your hands.

6.2.10 Climbing a kerb

This method is for when the assistant is always behind the
wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user.
The following advice is for the assistant:
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