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Always ask for help.
Never use an escalator, even if a
care giver is available.
We always recommend using
two carers for this transfer.
One who walks behind
and holds on to the push
handle and one who walks in
front and holds on to the frame
(or in the legrests if these are
lockable).
With care giver, backwards:
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Turn the anti-tips upwards
and ensure that height adjust-
able push handles are securely
tightened.
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Reverse the wheelchair to the
first step.
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Tilt the chair onto its rear
wheels, if necessary using the
tilter to help.
11 Driving technique, manoeuvring
11:4 Driving technique inclined surface
Please read this important advice for
driving up or downhill carefully to
minimise the risk of tipping.
(!) Avoid turning round in the
middle of a hill. Always drive
as straight up/down as possible.
It is better to ask for help than
to take a risk on your own.
Uphill driving:
Lean forwards to
correct your centre of balance.
Downhill driving: Lean against
the backrest to correct your centre of
balance. Control your speed using the
handrims, not the brakes!
11:5 Driving technique, stairs: up
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Pull the wheelchair slowly
upwards, one step at a time,
keeping it balanced on the rear
wheels at all times.
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When the last step has been
cleared, continue backwards so
that the castor wheels are over
the ground before setting down
the wheelchair onto all four
wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the down position after
completed transfer.
(!) The care givers should
remember to use the strength
in their legs and to keep their
backs as straight as possible
while lifting.
