Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all
countries, and therefore do not necessarily share the same standard percent of
slope. Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, are not designed specifically for
Breeze S Scooters. Figure A illustrates your Breeze S Scooter’s stability and its
ability to climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled testing
conditions.
These tests were conducted with the Breeze S Scooter’s seat in the highest position
and adjusted rearward on the seat base to its farthest rearward position. Use this
information as a guideline. Your Breeze S Scooter’s ability to travel up inclines is
affected by your weight, your Breeze S Scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to
the incline, and your
Breeze S scooter setup.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in
Figure-A may put your Breeze S scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs (6.8 kg). Never fill
the front or rear basket with contents exceeding 5 Kg (11 lbs) in the front and 8 Kg
(17.6lbs) in the rear basket.
Figure B. Normal Driving Position Figure C. Increased Stability Drive
Position
When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See Figures B and C. This
shifts the center of gravity of you and your Breeze S Scooter toward the front of the
Breeze S scooter for improved stability.
NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while
moving forward, the powered Breeze S Scooter may "rollback" approximately 1
foot (30.5 cm) before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released
while moving in reverse, the powered Breeze S scooter may "rollback"
approximately 3 feet (one meter) before the brake engages.
CORNERING INFORMATION
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which
affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed,
steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road
surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as
passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning),
and abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you
feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e.,
lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your Breeze S scooter from tipping.
