Driving up and down gradients | Invacare Auriga10 instruction

4.3Driving up and down gradients

The Invacare® Auriga/Auriga10 can safely climb the following gradients:

• 4-Wheel Version (up to 150 kg payload):		12°
•	3-Wheel Version (up to 120 kg payload):	12°
•	3-Wheel Version (up to 150 kg payload):	10°

WARNING: Danger of tipping over!

•Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed!

•Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes! We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes!

•Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on slippery surfaces or where there is a danger of skidding (such as wet pavement, ice etc)!

•Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient!

•Always drive in a straight direction along the road or path you are travelling on, rather than attempting to zigzag!

•Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope!

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Invacare Auriga10 user manual Driving up and down gradients

Contents

Auriga10 Deutschland Danmark How can you get in touch with Invacare? Portugal Table of Contents Care and maintenance Repair Instructions Adjustment OptionsAdjusting the position of the seat from front to back Electrical System Dismantling the scooter for transport Technical Specifications Inspections PerformedRemoving a front wheel 3-Wheel Version 11.1 Dear user IntroductionPage Important symbols in this manual This symbol warns you of dangerRequirements Type Classification and Area of Use General Safety Notes Safety NotesPage Page Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Page Key features Before driving for the first time Driving Driving up over an obstacle Correct Taking ObstaclesDriving down off of an obstacle Incorrect Driving up and down gradients Activating and de-activating the parking brake option Parking and stationaryActivating the brake Releasing the brake Pushing the scooter by hand Disengaging MotorsEngaging the motor Control Panel layout Control Panel Status display Seat Lifter Button Battery charge display Driving the Scooter Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting Diagnosing Faults Contact your authorised Invacare DealerCount the number of flashes and refer to the next section Number Fault Impact on Flashes Scooter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Number Fault Impact on Flashes Scooter Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer Adjusting the angle of the backrest Adjustment Options Adjusting the position of the seat from front to back Adjusting the width of the armrests Releasing the seat so that it may rotated and/or removed Adjusting the height of the seat Page Electronics Protection System Electrical System Batteries Main fuseWhat you need to know about batteries Page Charging the batteries Connecting the scooter to a mains power supply Disconnecting the scooter from the mains power supplyHow can I tell when the batteries are fully charged? Disconnecting the charger Connecting the charger Removing and fitting batteries After contact with skinAfter contact with eyes Removing the batteries Requirements Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Cleaning the vehicle Care and maintenance Cleaning Maintenance JobsSeat and backrest padding Tyres Repair Instructions Repairing a flat tyre Re-assembly Repairing a flat tyre pneumatic tyres type 260 xRemoving a rear wheel Requirements Having trouble removing the wheel? Removing a front wheel 4-Wheel Version Requirements Removing a front wheel 3-Wheel Version Requirements Requirements 3-Wheel Version front wheel Repairing the flat tyre Requirements General Did the old inner tube get wet during repair? Removing the seat Dismantling the scooter for transport Removing the batteries Removing the batteries and the Drive Unit Removing the Drive Unit Technical Specifications WeightElectrical System Dimensions Range according to ISO 7176 Driving attributes Inspections Performed English