Permobil C500 Owner's Manual page 42

Owner´s Manual Permobil C500
Driving on Downhill Slopes
Driving on downhill slopes must always be done at a low speed and with great
care.
Avoid rapid braking, abrupt avoidance maneuvers and never maintain a speed
higher than that at which you can maneuver the wheelchair in a safe and secure
manner.
When driving on downhill slopes with an uneven surface (for example
grass, gravel, sand, ice or snow) a great deal of extra care must be observed.
Max 12°*
)
WARNING
Do not drive down a downhill slopes with a slope of greater than 12 degrees.
*) Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176-2= 6°.
WARNING
Operating the seat lift, seat tilt, backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the
risk of tipping over, hence those seat functions shall only be used on level ground, driving in low
speed with great caution.
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