Before Driving For The First Time; Taking Obstacles; Maximum Obstacle Height; Safety Information When Ascending Obstacles - Invacare Leo User Manual

6.2 Before driving for the first time

Before you take your first trip, you should familiarize yourself well
with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements.
Take your time to test all functions and driving modes.
If installed, make sure to properly adjust and use the postural
belt each time you use the wheelchair.
Sitting comfortably = Driving safely
Before each trip, make sure that:
•
You are within easy reach of all operating controls.
•
The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be
covered.
•
The postural belt (if installed) is in perfect order.
•
The rear mirror (if installed) is adjusted so you can look behind
at all times without having to bend forward or shift your seating
position.

6.3 Taking Obstacles

6.3.1 Maximum obstacle height

You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the
chapter entitled 12 Technical data, page 47.

6.3.2 Safety information when ascending obstacles

WARNING!
Risk 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.
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6.3.3 The correct way to overcome obstacles

Right
Driving up over an obstacle
1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly head-on. Shortly before
the front wheels touch the obstacle, increase the speed and
reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle.
Driving down off of an obstacle
1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly head-on. Before the front
wheels touch the obstacle, reduce speed and keep it until also
the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle.

6.4 Driving up and down gradients

For information concerning the maximum safe slope, refer to 12
Technical data, page 47.
Usage
Wrong
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