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• Never attempt to navigate your powerchair over a kerb or other
fixed obstacle taller than the maximum ground clearance. Refer to
section 14 for this information.
• Never attempt to navigate your powerchair backwards over an
obstacle. Make sure that there are no steps, kerbs or other obstacles
behind you while reversing – tipping / falling risk.
• Never attempt to operate your powerchair on steps or escalators.
Warning
Correct Approach:
Incorrect Approach:
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9.4 Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles
Use extreme caution when operating your powerchair near kerbs, porches, stairs,
escalators, drop-offs, unprotected ledges, and raised areas. Approach slowly, and
make sure the front of the powerchair is perpendicular to the obstacle.
To manoeuvre up a fixed obstacle – Increase the forward speed until the powerchair
has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed or return the joystick to
neutral.
To manoeuvre down a fixed obstacle – Reduce the forward speed just before the
front wheels come in contact with the obstacle and remain at the reduced speed until
powerchair has cleared the obstacle, then you may increase the forward speed.
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