Slopes - Handicare FORTRESS 1700 Series Owner's Manual

Fortress 1700 DT/TA
5.4.3

Slopes

It is important to note that although the Fortress 1700 DT and TA have
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maximum weight capacities of 350 lbs and 300 lbs respectively, the
following safety guidelines must be adhered to when driving up slopes.
You must assume a body position for increased stability when driving
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up a slope. This is done by leaning your upper body forward while you
are driving up the slope. This will increase the stability of the scooter.
The "Increased Stability Driving Position" is illustrated in figure 1
below. Additionally, the scooter's backrest must never be positioned
in a severely reclined position and the scooter seat must be adjusted
into a forward position by using the sliding seat lever (see Section
4.1.2, "Adjusting the seat depth", page 19).
(Lean slightly forward with the upper body while driving up a slope)
Fig. 1
Increased Stability Driving Position
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