Excel Quest Owner's Manual page 7

DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
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Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even access ramps.
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Try to keep your Excel Quest moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop,
restart, and accelerate slowly and carefully.
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Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face of the
slope.
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Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
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Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass, leaves,
or any other potentially hazardous material.
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Do not backwards down an incline.
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Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than the
recommended maximum incline of 6 degrees.
than you feel is safe, release the joystick lever and allow your Excel Quest to come to a stop. When
you feel that you again have control of your power chair, push the joystick lever forward and
continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may
affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Excel Quest. Also check with your
physician concerning your physical ability to operate a power chair.
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If, while you are driving down a slope, your power chair starts to move faster
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