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13.8
Travelling on hills, up and downhill travel
You must observe the following rules for your own safety when travelling up and downhill:
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Put the longitudinal seat adjustment mechanism into the furthest back position in
order to avoid slipping.
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Only travel with your seatbelt fastened.
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Avoid sharp braking during downhill travel so that the power wheelchair does not
lurch from side to side or swerve.
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When travelling up and downhill, select a low movement level or speed so that you do
not lose control over the power wheelchair at any time.
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When travelling up and downhill from an incline of more than 7°, the stability of the
power wheelchair cannot be guaranteed, or there can be a danger of the power
wheelchair tipping.
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The power generated during downhill travel is diverted into the battery. If the battery
is fully charged upon commencing the trip, the safety system switches to emergency
stop in order to avoid damage due to the overloading of the electronics. If this is the
case, switch an electricity consumer (light) on in order to run down the battery, and
then continue your trip.
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The brake lock release lever must be set to "LOCK" when travelling up or
downhill. The motor brake is only effective when set to "LOCK". The result of
this would be travelling downhill without braking!
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See section "13.10.1 Operation of the brake lock release lever (emergency release)"
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