2.
The second assistant, with a firm hold
on a non-detachable part of the
framework, lifts the wheelchair up and
over the stair and steadies the
wheelchair as the first assistant places
one (1) foot on the next stair and
repeats STEP 1.
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk
and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels
are against the kerb.
The wheelchair should be tilted back to the
balance point and, in one continuous downward
movement; the rear wheels should be pulled up
and over the kerb.
3.
The wheelchair should not be lowered
until the last stair has been negotiated
and the wheelchair has been rolled away
from the stairway.
DO NOT return the front casters to the ground
until the wheelchair has been pulled backward
far enough for the front casters to clear the edge
of the kerb.
METHOD 2 – WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBES
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any
removable (detachable) part(s), in particular, the
headrest or headrest extension. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of a
wheelchair may result in injury to the user or
damage to the wheelchair.
ESCALATORS ? SORRY !
Do not use an escalator to move a wheelchair
between floors.
Serious bodily injury may occur
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary
to move an occupied wheelchair up or down
stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2)
assistants and making thorough preparations.
Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable
parts for hand held supports.
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters
toward the object you are transferring onto.
Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to
help prevent the wheels from moving.
ALWAYS wear your seat restraint. Inasmuch as
the SEAT RESTRAINT is an option on this
wheelchair (you may order with or without the
seat restraint) Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the seat restraint as an additional
safeguard for the wheelchair user.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back
as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair
between floors when an elevator is not available:
1.
After the wheelchair has been tilted back
to the balance point, one assistant (in
the rear) backs the wheelchair up
against the first step, while securely
grasping a non-removable (non-
detachable) part of the wheelchair for
leverage.
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