Parking And Stationary; Taking Obstacles - Invacare Zephyr User Manual

5.2

Parking and stationary

When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period:
• Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
• Activate your anti-theft lock, if existing.
5.3

Taking Obstacles

Your powerchair is equipped with an automatic immobilisation system for the front anti-tippers.
During normal operation the anti-tippers can move freely, allowing the powerchair to overcome
obstacles. As soon as the wheelchair starts to tip over forward and the rear wheels lose contact
with the ground, then the immobilisation mechanism locks. The anti-tippers can no longer move
and thus prevent the wheelchair from tipping over forward. The anti-tippers should be checked
once a week for smoothness of operation and correct functioning. Please see chapter "Checking
the anti-tippers for smoothness of operation and correct function" on page 150.
Your electric wheelchair can climb obstacles and kerbs of up to 8 cm in height.
CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over!
• Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below.
• Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle.
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