Obstacles; Slopes - Handicare IBIS User Manual

Operating instructions

Do not put the wheelchair in
direct sunlight: the upholstery
may become too hot, which may
cause burning or an allergic
reaction of the skin.

Do not drive the wheelchair
when you are under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication that could affect your
ability to drive.

You must have sufficient eye
sight to be able to safely drive
the wheelchair.

Be sure that no items of clothing
hang loose. These could be
caught between the wheels.
3.5

Obstacles

The method described below is to be
used when the wheelchair is pushed
by an attendant and will make the user
feel safe.
Driving up obstacles
1. Push the kick-tube downward and
pull the wheelchair slightly
backward, so that the castor
wheels are released from the
ground.
2. Push the wheelchair onto the
elevation and release the kick-tube.
3. Push the wheelchair further and lift
the rear wheels over the obstacle
using the push bracket.

Always descend from a sidewalk
back to front, so that the
wheelchair cannot tip over and
make the user fall out of the
chair.

Do not drive down stairs.
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3.6

Slopes

Driving up slopes

Slopes with an angle of more
°
than 5 must not be taken

If you move the wheelchair
yourself, always make sure that
you hold on to the hoops, so the
wheelchair cannot start to move
by itself.

The wheelchair is less stable on
a slope.

Do not drive on slopes when the
seat is tilted.

The attendant pushing the
wheelchair must continue to
push to prevent the wheelchair
from moving downhill on its own
accord.

Apply the brake of the
wheelchair if it is not pushed or
not pushed hard enough.
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