The Correct Way To Overcome Obstacles - Invacare Pronto M41 User Manual

ATTENTION: Risk of falling out of the chair and damage to the power wheelchair such as
broken castors!
• Never approach obstacles that are higher than the maximum climbable obstacle height. For
the maximum climbable obstacle height, see "Technical specifications" on page 91.
• If unsure whether the kerb climb is possible or not, move away from the obstacle and if
possible find another location.
7.2.4

The correct way to overcome obstacles

Ascending
• Approach the obstacle or the kerb slowly, head-on and at a right angle.
• Depending on the wheel drive type, stop in one of the following positions:
- In the case of centrally driven wheelchairs: 5 - 10 cm before the obstacle.
- For all other drives: approx. 30 - 50 cm in front of the obstacle.
• Check the position of the front wheels. They must be in driving direction
and at right angles to the obstacle.
• Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until the rear wheels have
also passed over the obstacle.
Descending
The approach to descend an obstacle is the same as to ascend it with the
difference that you need not stop before descending.
• Descend the obstacle very slowly.
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