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8.
Movement modes
8.1.
Movement “On tracks”
The tracked platform on Caterwil
Product
s is designed for stair climbing.
Below are instructions to explain how to climb stairs and other obstacles.
Descent on the steps is carried out only on tracks and only in front!
Climb is carried out only on tracks and only in reverse!
When driving on the stairs, the driver should sit straight, leaning back
in the seat. The driver should not tilt the body to the sides and forward
this can lead to skewed movement of the wheelchair, tracks slipping,
disrupting the work of the wheelchair or falling!
DESCENT
To descend the stairs, you must:
Drive up to the stairs in front and stop at a distance of at least 10
cm from the first step. The wheelchair should be parallel to the
flight of stairs.
Switch the wheelchair to the "On tracks" mode according to
chapter 7. After the wheelchair is completely transferred to the
tracks, a signal will sound and the wheelchair will enter the
automatic mode of holding the horizontal position.
Set the minimum speed value (gear) on the remote controller
and start moving by pressing the joystick straight forward.
Descend smoothly and carefully.
If the wheelchair does not move parallel to the flight of stairs
when descending, stop, slowly align the wheelchair with the
joystick and continue driving.
If, due to a skew, the wheelchair has stopped, you should align
the position of the wheelchair on the stairs and continue driving.
Check the position of the wheelchair in relation to the flight of
stairs.
Do not exceed the incline angle of 35 °, if this angle is exceeded
by more than 5 °, the automation will block the movement..
