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Language:
English
Model
:
Netti 4U comfort|FA
Version:
November 2010
Language:
English
Model:
Netti 4U comfort|FA
Version:
November 2010
Language:
English
Model
:
Netti 4U comfort|FA
Version:
November 2010
Language:
English
Model:
Netti 4U comfort|FA
Version:
November 2010
8.4 Driving techniques
- Slope -
Important advise for driving down and
up hill avoiding the risk of tipping.
Avoid turning the wheelchair in the
middle of a slope.
Always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance than
taking risks.
Driving uphill:
move the upper part of the body
forwards in order to maintain the balance of the
chair.
Driving downhill:
move the upper part of the body backwards to
maintain balance of the chair. Control the speed
of the chair by clutching the push rims. Do not
use the brakes.
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.5 Driving techniques
- Up stairs -
Always ask for assistance.
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, backwards.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up,
• Pull the wheelchair backwards to the
first step of the stairs.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Pull the wheelchair slowly up the stair,
one step at the time keeping the balance
on the main wheel.
• Reaching the top of the stair, pull the
wheelchair backwards far enough to put
the front castors safely down on the
floor.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front
of the frame.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the foot supports.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the arm supports.
The companions should use the
strength in their legs carrying the
chair, avoiding unnecessary stress
on the back.
8.6 Driving techniques
- Down stairs -
Never use escalators, even if
assisted by a companion.
