Support Wheels; Seat Functions - Permobil F5 Corpus User Manual

When you drive over an obstacle, always directly face it. You can drive over
obstacles up to 75 mm (3"). If you drive over higher obstacles, there is a
greater risk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair. If a car lock is
installed on the wheelchair, it affects the ground clearance.
When you drive downhill, additional precautions must be taken. Select the
lowest maximum speed and proceed with caution. Driving down a slope can
shift your centre of gravity forward. Release the joystick if the wheelchair is
rolling faster than you would like. This makes the wheelchair stop, and you
can descend again more slowly. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Note that the
distance required to stop will increase when you drive downhill.
When driving uphill, drive straight up the slope, if possible.
4.2

Support wheels

The wheelchair can be fitted with support wheels to reduce the risk of tipping.
If your wheelchair is fitted with support wheels, they must remain installed.
The seat position affects the stability of the wheelchair even if the wheelchair
has support wheels.
4.3

Seat functions

Your wheelchair may have seat functions. A seat function is a powered
adjustment.
Due to the custom nature of Permobil products, your wheelchair is equipped
with one of numerous different ways to adjust its seat functions. For
additional information on how to control your wheelchair, refer to any other
documentation received with your wheelchair or contact your Permobil dealer.
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