Driving Up And Down Gradients; Pushing The Mobility Device In "Free-Wheeling" Mode - Invacare Esprit Action 4 NG User Manual

Invacare® Esprit Action® 4 NG

5.5 Driving up and down gradients

For information concerning the maximum safe slope, refer
to 10 Technical Data, page 63.
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 to an upright
position before ascending slopes. We
recommend that you position the seat backrest
slightly to the rear before descending slopes.
– 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
rated slope (refer to 10 Technical Data, page
63).
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5.6 Pushing the mobility device in
"free-wheeling" mode
The motors of the mobility device are equipped with
automatic brakes, preventing that the mobility device
starts rolling out of control when the control unit is
switched off. When using the mobility device manually
whilst "free-wheeling" mode, the magnetic brakes must be
disengaged.
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 intended use of the "free-wheeling" mode is to
maneuver the mobility device over short distances.
The push handles support this function, but be aware
that there might be some impairment between the
feet of the assistant and the rear part of the mobility
device.
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