Taking Obstacles; Maximum Obstacle Height; Safety Information When Taking Obstacles - Invacare Esprit Action 4 NG User Manual

Invacare® Esprit Action® 4 NG
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious
injury or damage
– Before attempting transfers, consult a
healthcare professional to determine proper
transfer techniques for the user and type of
wheelchair.
– Follow the instructions below.
If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you
should ask other persons for help. Use a sliding
board, if possible.
Getting into the mobility device:
1. Position your mobility device as close as possible to
your seat. This might have to be done by an attendant.
2. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve
stability during transfer.
3. Always switch your mobility device off.
4. Always engage both motor in "Power Driven" mode to
prevent the wheels from moving.
5. Remove the armrest.
6. Now slide into the mobility device.
Getting out of the mobility device:
1. Position your mobility device as close as possible to
your seat.
2. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve
stability during transfer.
3. Always switch your mobility device off.
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4. Always engage both motor in "Power Driven" mode to
prevent the wheels from moving.
5. Remove the armrest.
6. Now slide onto your new seat.

5.4 Taking Obstacles

5.4.1 Maximum obstacle height

You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in
the chapter entitled 10 Technical Data, page 63.

5.4.2 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 followed by a gradient 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 on an uneven and/or
loose ground.
– Never drive with too low tire pressure.
– Put your backrest into an upright position
before ascending an obstacle.
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