Model:
NettI S
Language:
English
Version:
2020-08
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8. MANOEUVRING
8.1 GENERAL TECHNIQUES
The weight and balance of the chair
influences the manoeuvring quality of the
wheelchair. The weight, size and sitting
position of the user are influencing factors.
The position of the wheels will also influence
the driving ability. The more weight placed
over the main wheels, the easier it is to
manoeuvre. If heavy weight is placed over
the front castors, the chair will be heavy
to manoeuvre. See chapter - seat depth
adjustment - for balancing the chair.
STEP APPROACH:
Always approach a step in slow motion
preventing the front castors to hit the step
with force. The user could fall out of the
chair by the impact. The front castors could
be damaged.
DRIVING FORWARD DOWN STEPS
/ SIDEWALKS
Be cautious that you do not drive down
steps higher than 30 mm. The leg supports
may hit the ground first. Thereby you may
lose steering control and the leg supports
may break.
DRIVING ON SOFT, ROUGH OR
SLIPPERY GROUND
can make safe
manoeuvring more difficult as the wheels
may lose traction and it is difficult to
control the wheelchair.
PARKING:
Increase the footprint and the support of
the wheelchair by moving the chair about
100 mm rearwards making the front castors
turn forward.
Companion:
If the user is left alone in the wheelchair,
always lock the brakes and check that the
anti-tips are turned down.
8.2 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
- STEP UP -
COMPANIONS, DRIVE UP A STEP
FORWARDS:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards.
• Balance the chair on the main wheels and
push it forward until the front castors are
on the step.
• Lift the push handles while pushing the
chair onto the step.
Turn the anti tip down.
