Dealing With Obstacles: Slopes And Inclines - progeo JOKER EVOLUTION User Manual

Dealing with obstacles: slopes or inclines
2.4
Going uphill
(see fig. 7)
Moving up any kind of slope should be done with extreme care. The
occupant must move at speed by generating force on the rear
wheel while at the same time maintaining control over the
wheelchair.
We recommend that occupants who have not yet
completely mastered safe use of the chair should mount
the anti-tip system which is supplied as an accessory to
this model and which is useful for preventing the chair
from tipping over backwards (see chapter 7.3 "anti-tip
wheels").
Lean forwards and keep your weight forward in the chair in
order to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards.
Hold the rear hand rims tightly.
Move the wheelchair hard up the slope whilst ensuring that
you move smoothly and fluidly. Do not move your upper body
backwards and forwards in the chair.
Going downhill
In order to go downhill safely, the occupant has to keep constant,
controlled speed and direction over the entire slope.
Fig.7
The maximum gradient that can be attempted in
complete safety is 6% (3° ).
(see fig. 8)
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Fig.8