Driving Up And Down Gradients - Invacare meteor User Manual

4.3

Driving up and down gradients

The maximum safe slope for the Invacare® Meteor depends on the version and the load capacity:
10 km/h versions:
• 3-wheeler (up to 175 kg load):
•
4-wheeler (up to 200 kg load):
12.8 km/h (8 MPH, UK) and 15 km/h versions:
•
3- and 4-wheeler (up to 150 kg load):
•
3-wheeler (up to 175 kg load):
•
4-wheeler (up to 200 kg load):
WARNING: Danger of tipping over!
• Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed!
• Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes! We
recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes!
• Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on slippery surfaces or where there is a danger
of skidding (such as wet pavement, ice etc)!
• Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient!
• Always drive in a straight direction along the road or path you are travelling on, rather than
attempting to zigzag!
• Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope!
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15° (26%)
15° (26%)
12° (21%)
10° (17%)
10° (17%)