Going Up And Down Steps And Drops - Aria 1.0 Mg Manuel D'utilisation

Determining the tipping point
1. Release the brake.
2. Briefly move forwards, hold onto both handrims and move backwards giving a slight push.
3. Determine the tipping point by shifting your weight and contrasting the movement of the handrims. 2

6.5 GOING UP AND DOWN STEPS AND DROPS

CAUTION!
Danger of tipping
A heavy load attached to the backrest could alter the centre of gravity of the
wheelchair.
In this event, adjust your driving behaviour to account for the load.
WARNING!
Danger of falling!
Going up and down steps you could lose balance and tip the wheelchair.
Always mover slowly and carefully when going over steps, such as pavements,
and drops. Do not go over steps taller than 25cm.
CAUTION!
An anti-tip device prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
Take off the anti-tip device before going over steps or drops.
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