Safety Information When Ascending Obstacles - Invacare TDX SP User Manual

5.3.3

Safety information when ascending obstacles

CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over!
• Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below.
• Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle.
ATTENTION: Risk of falling out of the chair and damage to the power wheelchair such as
broken castors!
• Never approach obstacles that are higher than the maximum climbable obstacle height. For
the maximum climbable obstacle height, see "Technical specifications" on page 162.
• If unsure whether the kerb climb is possible or not, move away from the obstacle and if
possible find another location.
CAUTION: The wheelchair can be damaged if an obstacle is approached at excessive
speed.
• Always approach obstacles at low speed! As soon as the front wheels come into contact with
the obstacle, stop for a short period before driving over the obstacle! Wheelchairs fitted with
centre drive have a special mechanism (Walking Beam) for overcoming obstacles.
Approaching at speed can actually lead to mechanical damage.
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