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Maneuvering Mode

Sensors are not active in maneuvering mode

When the wheelchair turns in maneuvering mode, no sensors are active that detect obstacles or edges. Pay attention to your surroundings to avoid collisions or tumbling down the stairs. If necessary, repeat steps 2-4 a few times to maneuver safely in confined spaces.

Turning 90° at the top of stairs in maneuvering mode is recommended

Use the maneuvering mode to turn 90° on top of the stairs before switching to drive mode. This minimizes the risk of accidentally descending the stairs in drive mode.

Maneuvering mode is automatically activated in stair mode when you are on level ground (not on the stairs). It enables you to turn on narrow landings (e.g. when the stairs continue in a different direction after a landing at a 90° angle) or to adjust your orientation in front of stairs:

  1. Make sure you are in stair mode and on level ground. The LED ring of the control panel lights up in purple at the front and back (to climb stairs) and in blue-purple on the left and right.

  2. Move the joystick to the left or right → The wheelchair lowers onto the wheels and begins to rotate on the spot in a slightly reclined position.

  3. Complete the rotation by releasing the joystick once you are correctly aligned.

  4. To move forward or backward again, push the joystick forward or backward → The wheelchair will automatically raise slightly, so that the tracks touch the ground while the main wheels are in the air.

  5. You can now tackle the next set of stairs or switch to drive mode.

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