Maximum Obstacle Height; Safety Information When Taking Obstacles; The Correct Way To Overcome Obstacles - Invacare TDX SP2 Series User Manual

6.5.2 Maximum obstacle height

You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the
chapter entitled 11 Technical data, page 96.

6.5.3 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, page 96.
– Put your backrest into an upright position before
ascending an obstacle.
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CAUTION!
Risk of falling out of the mobility device and
damage to the mobility device such as broken
casters
– Never approach obstacles that are higher than the
maximum climbable obstacle height. For the maximum
climbable obstacle height, refer to 11 Technical data,
page 96.
– Never let the footrest/legrest touch the ground when
descending an obstacle.
– If unsure whether taking an obstacle is possible or
not, move away from the obstacle and if possible find
another location.

6.5.4 The correct way to overcome obstacles

Right
Ascending
1. Approach the obstacle or the curb slowly, head-on and at a
right angle.
2. Depending on the wheel drive type, stop in one of the following
positions:
a. In the case of centrally driven mobility devices: 5 - 10 cm
before the obstacle.
b. For all other drives: approx. 30 - 50 cm in front of the
obstacle.
Usage
Wrong
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