Invacare Spectra Plus Operating the Chair Outdoors Kerb Climbing, Re-Assembly, Going UP a Kerb

OPERATING THE CHAIR OUTDOORS - KERB CLIMBING

Always remember to use the safety belt when operating the chair outdoors.

Ensure the footrests are locked in position.

KERB CLIMBING - Centre Mounting

It is important to follow the instructions detailed in ‘going up a kerb’ described below.

REMOVAL:REMOVAL(Please: (Pleasenotenotethatthatleftleftororrighthandare identifiedidentifiedas thoughas thoughbeingbeingseatseatedin thein thechair)chair). .

To Todetachthethekerbkerbclimberforfortransportationffolllow thesetheseimplesimpleinstructions;instructions;

RemoveRemovethethelockinglockingpinpinAA,while holding the assemblyassembly. Push. Pusthetheassemblydowndowntotoreleasefrom thethelocatinglocatingbracketbracket. .

PullPullthetheassemblyassemblytowardstowardsyouyouawayawayfromfromthethe right handhandretainingretainingsocketsocket. The. Thekerbkerbclimber isis now detacheddetached. Stow. Stowcarefullycarefully. .

RE-ASSEMBLY::

Locate the assembly into the right hand retaining bracket. Push the assembly up into tthe lleft hand bracketket and refit the locking pin A.. Ensure the pin isis correctly fitted firmlyly into place.

GOING UP A KERB:

Adjust the speed controltrl to themaximumposition to allow full power to tthe mottors..

Approach the kerb head-on (90º),º),donotchargeatat the kerb.

With the frontt off the kerb climberber atatabout22.5cm. (1“)”) from the edge of the kerb, push thejoystick fully forward and continueti ue to climbb in one movement. Do nott pauseorattempttempttosteerduring this movement..

If the kerb climb is un-achievable do not continue the manoeuvre, move away from the obstacle and if possible find an alternative location.

GOING DOWN A KERB:

Approach the edge of the kerb square on. Drive forward down the kerb at a moderate speed. Kerbs of 7.5cm (3“) or more may tip the chair onto the foot plates. It is advisable to go down the kerb backwards to overcome this problem.

The kerb climbing device will return to the climbing position after each manoeuvre.

NOTE: Climbing kerbs in excess of 10cm (4“) will be restricted if the foot plates are in the fully extended position. Refer to page 16 for correct foot plate adjustment.

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