Step Climber; Crossing An Obstacle; Safety Information; Attaching/Detaching The Step Climber - Ortopedia ALLROUND 970 Operating Manual

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6.3 Step climber

The step climber (Fig. 61/
) serves
exclusively for the crossing of obstacles.
The step climber can be detached when
its use is not required.
Attention:
The step climber may only be used
!
for crossing firm, immovable obsta-
cles on firm, level surfaces.
• The maximum obstacle height for
the step climber is 11 cm.

6.3.1. Crossing an obstacle

Drive straight onto the obstacle at a low
speed.
The step climber will make contact with
the obstacle first and the impetus will
lift both swivel wheels over the step.
Note:
Drive straight onto the obstacle at a
low speed.
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6.3.1.1 Safety information

Attention:
An increased danger of tipping over
!
exists in the following situations when
crossing an obstacle with the step
climber!
• The seat is tilted.
• Driving with angle-adjusted back-
rest.
• Driving on a rising/falling gradient,
especially without a lap seatbelt.
• Negotiating obstacles at an angle.
• Displacement of the tread point
through lifting of the step climber.
• Additional luggage behind the back-
rest or hanging on one side.
• Driving with too low tyre pressure.
• Operation on uneven and/or loose
surfaces
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6.3.1.2 Attaching/detaching the
step climber
Insert the spring on the upper side of
the step climber, from below, into the
slot of the support plate of the horizon-
tal beam and secure to the frame with
the securing screw (Fig. 62).
The dismantling is effected in the
reverse sequence.
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