Driving Downhill - Permobil Explorer Mini User Manual

Explorer Mini
5.8.4

Driving downhill

The stopping distance increases when your child drives downhill.
Make sure that the maximum speed is set to a speed that your child
can handle and that the downhill gradient is not greater than 6°,
which corresponds to for example a threshold ramp.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping when driving downhill
Do not drive downhill on gradients greater than 6°.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces
Take great care when driving on an uneven surface downhill.
WARNING!
Increased stopping distances
The stopping distance increases when you drive downhill.
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Figure 56. Driving downhill in sitting or standing
position.