Model:
NettI S
Language:
English
Version:
2020-08
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8.5 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, and
that the push bow is fixed properly.
• 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 down.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the leg supports.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the arm supports.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front
of the frame.
The companions should use the
strength in their legs carrying the
chair, avoiding unnecessary stress
on their back.
8.6 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
- DOWN STAIRS -
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, forwards
• Check that the anti tip is turned up and
that the push handles are fixed properly.
• Drive the wheelchair forward to the first
step of the stair.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Have a firm grip on the push bow, and
keep the balance on the main wheel taking
one step at the time
• Reaching the bottom of the stair, put the
front castors safely down on the floor.
Turn the anti tip down.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
on to the leg supports.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
on to the arm supports.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front
of the frame.
The companions should use the
strength in their legs carrying the
chair, avoiding unnecessary stress
on their back.
8.7 TRANSFER
Techniques for transferring to/from the
wheelchair should be practiced well with
the persons involved. Here, we give some
important advices for preparation of the
chair:
