Driving The Electric Wheelchair On Ramps; Pushing The Wheelchair - Vermeiren NAVIX Instruction Manual

Always approach downhill slopes directly from the front. Slantwise approaches can lead to
some of the wheels no longer staying in contact with the ground (danger of tipping over).
The weight of the electric wheelchair will increase your downhill speed. Lower the speed on
the operator control.
Avoid sharp bends on downhill slopes. The weight of your electric wheelchair could cause
your electric wheelchair to lift up on one side or even fall over around bends.

2.16 Driving the electric wheelchair on ramps

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Risk of injury - Do not exceed the maximum load of the ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Choose the correct ramps to prevent injury or
damage.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Be sure that the wheel height is high enough to get
over the free height of the ramps. The electric wheelchair frame may not touch the
ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your
wheelchair.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over - Put the adjustment functions (seat, back,
footrests, ...) so that the wheelchair has the best stability.
Should you wish to use ramps to drive over an obstacle, please note the following:
1. Find out from the manufacturer what the maximum load is for the ramps.
2. Drive on the ramps at the lowest speed possible.
3. See the instructions in the chapter "your first trip".
If the wheelchair has adjustment functions, ensure that (because these has influence on the
stability of the electric wheelchair):
1. The seat is in the lowest position as possible and in the horizontal position.
2. The back is in the upright position.
3. The footrests have been set so that no collision can occur while passing the obstacle.
If another person is pushing you, note that the large weight of the electric wheelchair exerts
appreciable reverse forces.

2.17 Pushing the wheelchair

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WARNING:
Control your electric wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair
in neutral while you are driving.
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WARNING:
Control your electric wheelchair - Never put your electric wheelchair
in neutral on slopes. It may accidentally roll away.
The wheelchair is fitted with a freewheel device that is accessible and operable only by the
attendant.
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