The Correct Way To Take Obstacles - Invacare Esprit Action 4 NG User Manual

CAUTION!
Risk of falling out of the mobility device and
damage to the mobility device such as broken
casters
– Never approach obstacles that are higher than
the maximum climbable obstacle height.
– Never let the footrest/legrest touch the ground
when descending an obstacle.
– If unsure whether taking an obstacle is possible
or not, move away from the obstacle and if
possible find another location.

5.4.3 The correct way to take obstacles

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Tilting the wheelchair by gripping the backrest
canes may cause injury or damage
– Never tilt the wheelchair by gripping the
backrest canes, the backrest canes could bend
or break during this manoeuvre.
The following instructions how to take obstacles also
apply for attendants if the mobility device is fitted
with an attendant control.
1640502-B
Fig. 5-1 Right
Ascending
1. Approach the obstacle or the curb slowly, head-on and
at a right angle.
2. Depending on the wheel drive type, stop in one of the
following positions:
a. In the case of centrally driven mobility devices: 5 -
10 cm before the obstacle.
b. For all other drives: approx. 30 - 50 cm in front of
the obstacle.
3. Check the position of the front wheels. They must be in
driving direction and at right angles to the obstacle.
4. Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until
the rear wheels have also passed over the obstacle.
Descending
The approach to descend an obstacle is the same as to
ascend it with the difference that you need not to stop
before descending.
1. Descend the obstacle with medium speed.
When descending an obstacle too slowly it could
happen that the anti-tippers get stuck and lift
the drive wheels off the ground. Driving the
mobility device is then no longer possible.
Usage
Fig. 5-2 Wrong
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