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 Keep the braking distance in mind. Be aware that the braking distance depends on speed,
surface, weather conditions, slope and weight of the user.
3.2.1 Cope with slopes, kerbs, obstacles or ramps
CAUTION
 Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself sitting in the wheelchair.
 Pay attention if the road is sandy, has soft ground, holes or gaps that may cause entrapment
of the wheels and/or decreasing of the traction of the driving wheels.
 Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than the size described in the
technical specifications in chapter 7.
 Always approach a kerb from the front.
 Do not put your wheelchair in free-wheel mode on a slope. The wheelchair may start moving,
causing injuries to you or bystanders.
 Do not use your wheelchair on an escalator or stairs.
 Only use ramps approved by Vermeiren and do not exceed their maximum load.
 To safely overcome obstacles or slopes, put the wheelchair in its most upright sitting position.
When you stop on a slope, the brake will work automatically to prevent the wheelchair from
running forward or backward.
CAUTION
 Always park your powered wheelchair on horizontal flat surfaces and on sites that are easily
accessible.
 If necessary, take a short run-up to speed up the wheelchair to mount a slope, obstacle, kerb
or ramp. Prevent that you or your wheelchair has to cope with a large recoil.
 Make sure that the wheelchair does not touch the ground or ramp due to the inclination of the
wheelchair.
 Be aware that the braking distance on downhill slopes can be significantly larger than on level
ground.
Procedure
 Start your drive according to the instructions in § 3.1, step 1.
 To move the wheelchair up or down stairs/steps, use lifting equipment or a ramp. If these
are not available, it can be lifted manually by at least two persons, grasping the frame firmly
with both hands. Do not use the backrest, footplate(s), armrests, or wheels to grasp the
wheelchair.
 To cope with obstacles or inclinations:
1. Adjust the wheelchair to its most stable position, see § 3.5.
2. Drive as slow as possible to cope with the obstacle or inclination.
3.3 Operating console
Put the joystick in the neutral (central) position before pressing the on/off button, otherwise
the electronics will be blocked. To release this block, switch the operating console off and
on again.
Risk of injuries by unexpected movement
Risk of damage
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