Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode - Invacare Colibri User Manual

2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel
mode
WARNING!
Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over
– Only ever negotiate gradients up to the
maximum safe slope and only with the backrest
in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the
lowest position (if installed).
– Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3
of the top speed. Avoid abrupt braking or
accelerating on gradients.
– If at all possible, avoid driving on wet, slippery,
icy, or oily surfaces (such as snow, gravel,
ice etc.) where there is a risk of you losing
control over the mobility device, especially on
a gradient. This may include certain painted or
otherwise treated wood surfaces. If driving on
such a surface is inevitable, then always drive
slowly and with the utmost caution.
– Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when
on an uphill or downhill gradient.
– Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of
steps.
– Always approach obstacles straight on. Ensure
that the front wheels and rear wheels move
over the obstacle in one stroke, do not stop
halfway. Do not exceed the maximum obstacle
height (refer to 11 Technical Data, page 47).
– Avoid shifting your center of gravity as well as
abrupt changes of direction when the mobility
device is in motion.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over
(continued)
– Never use the mobility device to transport
more than one person.
– Do not exceed the maximum permissible load.
– When loading the mobility device, always
distribute the weight evenly. Always try to keep
the center of gravity of the mobility device
in the middle, and as close to the ground as
possible.
– Note that the mobility device will brake or
accelerate if you change the driving speed
while it is in motion.
WARNING!
Risk of injury if you collide with an obstacle
when driving through narrow passages such as
doorways and entrances
– Drive through narrow passages in the lowest
driving speed and with due caution.
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