Folding Away/Releasing Curb Climber; Taking Obstacles; Maximum Obstacle Height; Safety Information When Taking Obstacles - Invacare Bora Series User Manual

6.5 Folding Away/Releasing Curb Climber

The curb climber can be folded away to make it easier to
front transfer. It can also be folded away when transporting
the mobility device to reduce the size of the base.
Folding Away Curb Climber
1. Pull lever A on curb climber to fold it away.
Releasing Curb Climber
1. Push down lever of curb climber to release it.

6.6 Taking Obstacles

6.6.1 Maximum Obstacle Height

You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in
the chapter entitled 11 Technical Data, page114 .
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6.6.2 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.
CAUTION!
Risk of falling out of the mobility device and
damage to the mobility device such as broken
casters
– Never approach obstacles that are higher than
the maximum climbable obstacle height.
– Never let the footrest/legrest touch the ground
when descending an obstacle.
– If unsure whether taking an obstacle is possible
or not, move away from the obstacle and if
possible find another location.

6.6.3 Correct Way to Take Obstacles

The following instructions how to take obstacles also
apply for attendants if the mobility device is fitted
with an attendant control.
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