Driving Rules - Permobil C500 Owner's Manual

Owner´s Manual Permobil C500

Driving Rules

Support Wheels
Your wheelchair can be equipped with support wheels mounted at the front to
minimize the risk of the wheelchair tipping over forward when passing obstacles
and the like. If your wheelchair is equipped with support wheels, they must
always be mounted when the wheelchair is being driven.
WARNING
The front support wheels (if equipped) must always be mounted when the chair is being driven.
There is a risk of tipping.
Always bear in mind that high speed and extended braking distance entail an increased risk of acci-
dents. We recommend the use of positioning belt (option) when seated in your powered wheelchair.
Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages, on narrow sidewalks, etc. where an
incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents.
Always drive at low speed on uneven surfaces.
Keep in mind that driving along slopes will have an effect on the wheelchair and could make it steer
to the side. Never drive at full speed along slopes.
Use of the seat lift, backrest/seat tilt function displaces the center of gravity, which can have a nega-
tive effect on the chair's handling characteristics while it is being driven. So you should never drive
at full speed if an extreme backrest/seat tilt is being used.
Front Support Wheels
50
Handling