Information About Getting In And Out; Taking Obstacles; Maximum Obstacle Height; Safety Information When Taking Obstacles - Invacare Storm4 X-plore User Manual

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6.4.2 Information about getting in and out

WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious injury
or damage
– Before attempting transfers, consult a healthcare
professional to determine proper transfer techniques
for the user and type of wheelchair.
– Follow the instructions below.
If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask
other persons for help. Use a sliding board, if possible.
Getting into the mobility device:
1. Position your mobility device as close as possible to your seat.
This might have to be done by an attendant.
2. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability
during transfer.
3. Always switch your mobility device off.
4. Always engage both motor locks/clutches and free wheel hubs (if
fitted) to prevent the wheels from moving.
5. Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach
the armrest or swivel it up.
6. Now slide into the mobility device.
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Getting out of the mobility device:
1. Position your mobility device as close as possible to your seat.
2. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability
during transfer.
3. Always switch your mobility device off.
4. Always engage both motor locks/clutches and free wheel hubs (if
fitted) to prevent the wheels from moving.
5. Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach
the armrest or swivel it up.
6. Now slide onto your new seat.

6.5 Taking Obstacles

6.5.1 Maximum obstacle height

You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the
chapter entitled 11 Technical data, page102 .

6.5.2 Safety information when taking obstacles

CAUTION!
Risk of tipping over
– Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90
degrees as shown below.
– Approach obstacles with a gradient after it with
caution. If unsure whether the gradient is too steep
or not, move away from the obstacle and if possible
try to find another location.
– Never approach obstacles at an uneven and/or loose
ground.
– Never drive with too low tire pressure. For the
recommended tire pressure, refer to 11 Technical
data, page102 .
– Put your backrest into an upright position before
ascending an obstacle.
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