Using Foldable Antitippers - Invacare Storm 4 Series User Manual

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
rated slope (refer to 11 Technical Data, page
114 ).
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Important information about regulating the
actuator functions on gradients
– Your mobility device is fitted with an angle
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.
Usage
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