Alu Rehab Netti I Comfort, User Manual

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language: 

English  

model: 

Netti I Comfort  

Version: 

November 2010

Netti Rullestoler

Companions, drive down a step 
backwards: 

• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the step.
• Drive carefully down the step and move the 

   wheelchair backwards on the main wheel 
   until the front castors have come away  
   from the step.

• Put the front castors down on the ground.

Turn the anti tip down.

8.4 Driving techniques 
             - Slope  -

Important advise for driving down and up hill 
avoiding the risk of tipping.

avoid turning the wheelchair in the   

       middle of a slope.

always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance than   

       taking risks.

Driving uphill:

Move the upper part of the body forwards in 
order to maintain the balance of the chair.

Driving downhill:

Move the upper part of the body backwards 
to maintain balance of the chair. Control the 
speed of the chair by clutching the push rims. 
Do not use the brakes.

8.5 Driving techniques 
         - Up stairs -

always ask for assistance. 

Never use escalators, even if assisted  

       by a  companion.

8.3 Driving techniques 
         - Step down -

Users, drive down a step forwards:

This technique is only for very experienced 
users.

• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive towards the step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and  

   push fast forward so that the wheelchair  
   comes down on all four wheels at the  
   same time.

Turn the anti tip down.

Companions, drive down a step forwards:

• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Angle the wheelchair backwards, moving 

   the front castors slightly up in the air.

• Drive carefully down the step and angle the

   wheelchair forward putting the front 
   castors back on the ground.

Turn the anti tip down.

Users, drive down a step backwards:

This technique is only for very experienced 
users. This technique should not be used if the 
height of the step is more than 10 cm.

• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the step.
• Move carefully down the step backwards   

   while moving the body forward to keep the 
   balance of the chair.

Turn the anti tip down.

Doing this increases the risk of  

       tipping backwards.