Negotiating Inclines - Invacare TDXSP2X-CG User Manual

Descending (Going Down) Obstacles
The approach to descend an obstacle is the same as to
ascend it, with the difference that you do not need to
stop before descending.
1. Descend the obstacle with medium speed.
Descending an obstacle too slowly
could cause the anti-tippers to get
stuck and lift the drive wheels off
the ground. Driving the mobility
device is then no longer possible.
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6.2.4 Negotiating Inclines

Acceptable Incline
Angles
0° to 9°
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Fig. 6-5
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Loss of traction or stability on inclines/grades
or ramps may cause injury, damage or death.
Lighter weight users may be at an increased
risk. Surfaces that may be wet, icy, oily,
slippery, painted, treated wood, rotten wood,
rusted metal or other similar surfaces or
materials may also increase risk.
-DO NOT use on inclines or ramps where
surface is uncertain or compromised.
-DO NOT use on inclines greater than
nine (9) degrees.
-DO NOT operate the seating system while on
an incline. Operation on an incline may result
in increased instability.
-To determine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice use of this product on
various sloping surfaces in the presence of a
qualified healthcare provider before
attempting active use of this wheelchair.
-DO NOT use on inclines where line of
sight is impaired.
-Travel at a reduced, constant speed and DO
NOT make sudden stops or direction changes.
Release the joystick and allow the wheelchair
to come to a full stop before changing
directions. Traveling at high speeds reduces
traction and increases stopping distance.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series
Avoid Inclines of 10° and
above
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