Negotiating Ramps And Slopes - Küschal ULTRA-LIGHT Manual Del Usuario

The second assistant should hold a solid part of the
front frame to steady the wheelchair from the front.
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6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes

WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
When negotiating slopes or gradients your
wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or
sideways.
– Always have an assistant behind the
wheelchair when approaching long slopes.
– Avoid lateral slopes.
– Avoid slopes of more than 7°.
– Avoid jerking when changing direction on a
slope.
CAUTION!
Your wheelchair could run away even on slightly
sloping ground if you do not control it using the
handrims.
– Use the parking brakes if your wheelchair is
stationary on sloping ground.
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