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Netti Rullestoler
language:
English
model:
Netti I Comfort
Version:
November 2010
8.2 Driving techniques
- Step up -
Users, drive up a step forwards:
This technique is only for very experienced
users.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive close to the step.
• Balance the wheelchair on the main wheel
so that the front castors are lifted high
enough to enter the step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and
move the body forward while pushing.
Turn the anti tip down.
Companions, drive up a step forwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Angle the wheelchair backwards.
• Lift the push handles while pushing the
chair onto the step.
Turn the anti tip down.
Users, drive up a step backwards:
This technique is only useful if the step is
very low. It also depends on the clearance
between the footplates and the ground.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive the chair backwards towards the
step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and
move the body forward while pulling.
Turn the anti tip down.
Companions, drive up a step backwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Pull the chair backwards next to the step
• Angle the wheelchair backwards, moving
the front castors slightly up in the air.
• Pull the wheelchair up the step and go
backwards long enough to put down the
front castors on the step.
Turn the anti tip down.
