Use the Incline Chart to determine the proper ramp length.
IMPORTANT: Refer to your equipment's User Guide for exact recommendations concerning acceptable usage and incline/decline.
- Determine incline your wheelchair or scooter is designed to climb.
- Measure the distance from the top step or landing to the ground (RISE).
- Refer to Incline Chart for the proper ramp length.
- At any incline, use ramp only with a qualified helper.
In this example, a 5-foot Suitcase® ramp is shown with a two step rise of 12-inches. When looking at the chart, this indicates an 11.5 degree rise.