With increasing regulation regarding access for the elderly and disabled, many buildings now feature
ramps to facilitate ease and safety of access. Occasionally these ramps feature a 180 degree turn and
this will require particular attention to be paid to cornering when using the scooter.
·Approach the downhill part of a ramp with great caution.
·When approaching tight corners, do not try to cut them otherwise you may become stuck or collide
with the barriers. Instead, negotiate the corner in a wide arc leaving the scooter plenty of room to turn.
·On the downward part of a ramp, the speed adjustment must be set to the lowest setting for safety
and control purposes.
·Always try to avoid stopping or starting suddenly.
When negotiating an incline, it is essential to keep the scooter moving forward. If it is necessary to stop,
start off and accelerate slowly. When approaching a decline, the speed adjustment must be set to the
lowest setting for safety and control purposes. If the scooter gathers speed too quickly, release the
throttle and allow the scooter to come to a halt before carefully re-engaging the throttle to effect a
controlled and safe descent.
Not all countries have regulations in place that stipulate the requirements for public ramps for handicap
access and therefore the gradient of slopes may vary. In addition man-made or naturally occurring
slopes will not have been designed with mobility scooters in mind. Figure 1 below shows the stability of
the scooter and its capabilities in negotiating gradients with different weight loads during testing. The
seat is in its highest and most rearward positon which you should use as a guideline. User weight will
affect the scooter's ability to negotiate an incline in terms of its speed, setup and angle of approach.
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SAFETYSAFETY
WARNING! Never drive the
scooter at an angle across the side
of an incline or up and down
diagonally. When negotiating an incline, try
not to stop if at all possible.
WARNING! Although the Relync R1
mobility scooter can climb slopes
exceeding those shown in figure 1, these
guidelines and any others referred to in this user
manual should be adhered to and not exceeded.
WARNING! If an incline is perceived
to be a hazard due to being covered
with snow,, ice, damp leaves etc, it
should be avoided.
WARNING! Never place the scooter
in the freewheel mode when you are
either seated or standing by it and
are on an incline or decline.
WARNING! When negotiating an incline, always drive the scooter in a straight line, do not
zig-zag or try to drive at an angle. Always be careful when climbing an incline and proceed
with caution.
WARNING! The scooter may become unstable and liable to tip if an attempt is made to
ascend or descend a gradient steeper than that shown in figure 1.
Incline
