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Propelling down a slope 

 

We    recommend    that    you  obtain    the    help  of  one    or  more 
assistants  when  going  down   steep   and wet slopes

.

 

First check  the  slope  to  see  if  there  are  any  particular  hazards, 
potholes,  slippery  sections

etc

.   

Never  use  the  user‐operated

brake  to  slow  down

When  you  apply the  brake  on  a downward

slope

the wheels lock and the  wheelchair  can suddenly  pull to  one

side

tip sideways  or  stop immediately

which  may cause  you to be

thrown out of  the wheelchair

Always  control the speed using  the 

hand  rims.  Remember that the hand rims  may  become hot due to
friction,  and  this  may cause  injury  to your  hands

Try  to  propel 

down the slope  in a straight line as  much as possible.

 

 

Climbing a curb 

 

 
 
 

 

This method 

i

s for situations when  the  assistant  is always behind 

the  wheelchair and  it creates the  greatest safety  for the  user

.

 

The following advice is for  the  assistant  
Illustration 1 
Adjust the anti‐tip devices upwards

Ensure  that  the  user's  feet 

rest  securely  on  the  footrests and  cannot sl

i

de  off

Then tilt  the 

wheelchair backwards  and  p

u

sh it forwards against the  curb.

 

 

Illustration  2 
Lower the  front part of  the wheelchair  onto the pavement  and 
place yourself  as close to  the  chair  as possible,  before  you lift up 
the  whole wheelchair

.

 

 

Illustrat

i

on 3 

Lean forward and lift/roll the wheelchair over  the  pavement  edge

.

 

 

Illustration  4  
Lower the  wheelchair onto the  pavement  so  that  the  we

i

ght  is 

divided  on  all four  wheels

Ensure  that  the  wheelchair  does  not 

roll  backwards

.

 

 

To  dismount    curb

follow  the  procedure above,  but in reverse 

order  (step 

4

3

2  and  then I)  to move off a  curb.

 

 

Climbing a curb ‐ alternative 

 

 

This  method 

is 

generally  used  by experienced assistants  who are

stronger than average

It can also be used when  the curb  or  step 

is

low and  only constitutes a minimal obstacle.

 

The  assistant  steps  backwards  onto  the  pavement  and pulls 

the

wheelchair up onto  the pavement

It is important for the  assistant

to  use  his  or  her  body  correctly  to  prevent 

injury. 

Tip  the

wheelchair backwards  and roll the  chair  over  the  curb  onto  the
pavement. Take particular  care if the  curb  is wet  or  slippery.

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for D-Xbasic

Page 1: ...MANUAL CONTENT Service provider information 2 Intended use and basic safety instructions 2 Handling your wheelchair 3 Using your wheelchair 5 Pressure relief techniques 7 Care and maintenance 7 Other...

Page 2: ...elines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings for more information The information in this user manual is not exhaustive The responsibility for the interpretation and use of...

Page 3: ...fore use replace all the parts that have been removed Note Check that the rear wheel axles are clean before inserting into the frame as dirt may get stuck on to the axles Before use check that the rea...

Page 4: ...until the footrest plastic plug is released from the frame front upright tube Removing placing the side guards Slide the side guard in and out of the side guard socket to place or remove the side guar...

Page 5: ...rienced users can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheel...

Page 6: ...s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the curb Illustration 2 Lower the front part of the wheelchair onto the pavem...

Page 7: ...chair users This technique can be used independently or with assistance Leaning side to side Suitable for wheelchair users with limited strength and balance This technique can be used while the user h...

Page 8: ...and mounted on the frame correctly using the footrest locking mechanism Check the heel strap for any damage Brakes Check all brake fasteners are tight once a month Check the brake adjustment once a m...

Page 9: ...DDO2018 9 OTHER INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PROVIDER...

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