Driving Technique, Maneuvering - Etac M100 Manual

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User manual – driving technique, maneuvering
Stairs, up
– Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated. Never use an escalator, even if a care giver
is available. Ensure that height adjustable push handles are tightened. We always
recommend using two carers for this transfer. One who walks behind and holds on
to the push handle and one who walks in front and holds on to the frame (or in the
legrests if these are lockable).
Stairs, down
– Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated. Never use an escalator, even if a care
giver is available. We always recommend using two carers for this transfer. One
who walks behind and holds on to the push handle and one who walks in front
and holds on to the frame (or in the legrests if these are lockable).
Ascending/descending hills
Control your speed using the handrims, not the brakes!
Avoid turning round in the middle of a hill. Always drive as straight
up/down as possible. If uncertain, ask for assistance.
Uphill
Lean forwards to correct
your centre of balance.
Etac
Box 203, 334 24 Anderstorp, Sweden
Tel +46 371 58 73 00
Fax +46 371 58 73 90
www.etac.com
Downhill
Lean backwards to correct
your centre of balance.
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Activate the anti-tips
afterwards!
Activate the anti-tips
afterwards!
Activate the anti-tips
afterwards!