Permobil X850 Corpus 3G User Manual page 110

X850 Corpus 3G
4.2.4.4 Driving downhill
Always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution.
Note that the distance required to stop will increase when driving
downhill.
Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive manoeuvres and never
drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely and
without risk.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces
Take great care when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface (e.g.
grass, gravel, sand and snow).
WARNING!
Risk of tipping when driving downhill
Do not drive downhill on gradients greater than 18°.
Because a raised seat lift, seat tilt and/or back angle changes the centre of
gravity and increases the risk of tipping, only use these seat functions on flat
surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed.
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Figure 71. Driving downhill.