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3 DRIVING THE WHEELCHAIR
MOVING INTO THE WHEELCHAIR
To make it easier to sit into the wheelchair, the footrest and armrests can be pushed up as
illustrated in the drawing below. Avoid damaging the steering center and its cable. If you sit into the
chair or want to get out of it, do not forget to switch off the power of the steering device.
DRIVE PRACTICE
Take your time to get to know the wheelchair's operation, as well as settings for different ground
conditions, such as sand, snow, ice, off road etc.
This will allow you to find the correct adjustments, speeds and steering options for different
situations. Practicing is essential in order to be able to ride safely and flexibly in different situations.
Start practicing on a slow driving speed profile, e.g. 1-3, as then it is easier to control the