Use Of The Axxion; Slopes And Other Obstacles - Revab AXXION Mode D'emploi

Use of the Axxion

A wheelchair fitted with an Axxion auxiliary
drive can be used in the same way as an
ordinary manual wheelchair. In other words,
all the safety instructions applicable to a
manual wheelchair also apply to a wheelchair
fitted with an Axxion auxiliary drive.
The push-handle, which is fitted with a safety
sensor, senses when there is a hand present.
The auxiliary drive therefore only works
when you are holding the push-handles.
The push-handle also senses how hard the
accompanying person needs to push. The
amount of support adjusts automatically
to this for both forwards and backwards
motion. Because the wheels are each driven
separately, a wheelchair fitted with an Axxion
auxiliary drive steers comfortably around
bends.
Adjusting the push-handle
Push-handles are height-adjustable:
- Loosen the butterfly knob (1) one turn.
- Adjust the handle to the required
height.
- If necessary, guide the cable underneath
the backrest tubes.
- Retighten the butterfly knob.
Revab recommends switching
system off first (see page GB11).
Because of the cable, the push-handles
cannot be removed and are locked in the
maximum position. They can be unlocked
by pulling the operating knob (2) in the back
guard inwards and adjusting the height of
the push-handle.
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Slopes and other obstacles

A wheelchair fitted with an Axxion auxiliary drive
can be used in the same way as a standard manual
wheelchair. When tackling slopes and obstacles,
please note the following.
- Always tackle obstacles backwards.
- A wheelchair is more likely to tip over on a slope
than on a level surface.
- Never turn the wheelchair round on a steep slope.
If the wheelchair is facing across a steep slope, it
can very easily tip over.
- Always keep your speed under control when
going downhill.
- Accompanying persons must never leave a
wheelchair on a slope without engaging the
brake.
Points to watch with the Axxion
- Set the auxiliary drive to standby and engage
the parking brake before transferring in or out of
the chair.
- In a small space, it may be easier to switch the
Axxion off.
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