Starting And Braking; Danger Of Tipping Over - SORG Jump beta User Manual

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2.2.2 Starting and Braking

ATTENTION
Always avoid a jerky start for the wheelchair might
tip backwards. So, if possible, lean forwards when
starting. For children, we generally recommend us-
ing the anti-tipper whenever possible.
ATTENTION
When driving actively, you may brake by gradually
excreting pressure on the hand rims with your palms
and fingers. Please keep in mind that you are going
to have to use considerably more force when brak-
ing on downward slopes. Always ride very slowly on
such slopes so you can bring your wheelchair to a
standstill at any moment.
ATTENTION
Also keep in mind that the hand rims may heat up
through friction.
ATTENTION
If necessary, wear gloves with leather palms (like
the ones used in cycling), but NEVER woollen gloves.

2.2.3 Danger of Tipping Over

ATTENTION
There is a general risk of the wheelchair tipping
over:
(1) when faced with any kind of offset or curb,
(2) when faced with staircases (never try to over-
come them alone!),
(3) when participating in road traffic under the influ-
ence of medication, drugs, alcohol, etc.
(4) when faced with slopes and/or when you have
objects attached to the back of the wheelchair,
which change its centre of gravity,
(5) when leaning out of the wheelchair,
(6) when crossing transverse ribs, e.g. tram rails -
only do so from a 90° angle, otherwise there is a
high risk of getting stuck and flipping over (if possi-
ble, try to find a different spot to cross).
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