Driving Surfaces; Coping With Everyday Obstacles - Invacare FDX User Manual

Invacare® FDX® Power Wheelchair Base

2.1.3 Driving Surfaces

Your power wheelchair has been designed to operate on dry, level
surfaces (i.e. concrete, blacktop, and asphalt). Other acceptable
surfaces likely to be encountered include packed soil, grass, and
gravel.
Avoid driving on the following surfaces:
•
Uneven terrain, soft surfaces
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Tall grass
•
loose gravel and/or sand
•
Do not operate the wheelchair in any type or depth of water
(edges of streams, lakes, or oceans.)
•
If you approach an unfamiliar surface and feel uneasy about
driving on that surface, avoid that surface.

2.1.4 Coping with Everyday Obstacles

Coping with everyday obstacles can be made somewhat easier by
learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center
of gravity to maintain stability and balance.
While the wheelchair is primarily designed for indoor use (i.e. home),
it is also designed to remain stable in the outdoor environment on
dry level surfaces such as concrete, blacktop, and asphalt. Your
provider should determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for the
actual environment in which the wheelchair will be used.
This wheelchair is capable of negotiating (climbing and descending) an
obstacle with a height of 60mm (2.36 inches) as tested per RESNA
WC-2:2009–10.
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WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Driving (forward or reverse) down off *curbs/obstacles
A greater than 60mm (2.36 inches) B may cause your
wheelchair to turn over and cause serious injury or
damage to the wheelchair.
– DO NOT attempt to drive down off curbs/obstacles
greater than 60mm (2.36 inches).
– ALWAYS stop before negotiating an obstacle.
– Approach slowly until caster wheels are approximately
18 inches (46 cm) away from the obstacle. Slowly apply
power to move forward/reverse while negotiating the
obstacle.
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