05/2020
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wheelchair with the User sitting in it.
WARNING! Always ensure, that the front casters always point forwards, if the wheelchair
stands still, to enlarge their contact with the base.
How to ride on a threshold
User facing the threshold
(We advise, to use the below mentioned technique only by experienced wheelchair Users)
Drive the wheelchair as close to the threshold as possible
Incline the wheelchair backwards balancing on the rear wheels and lift the front turning wheels to the height of the
threshold. Push the rear wheels forwards and in the same time lean over transferring the weight to the front of the
wheelchair.
Attendant and User facing the threshold
The Attendant inclines the wheelchair backwards by using the step pedal, allowing the front casters to come off the
base. Drive forward until the rear wheels touch the edge. Use the handles at the back of the wheelchair to lift the rear
wheels on the threshold.
User with their back to the threshold
(The below mentioned technique will only work in case of a low threshold and if the legrests don't touch the ground.)
Drive to the threshold backwards until the rear wheels touch it. Push the rear wheels backwards leaning forwards at
the same time
Attendant and User with their back to the threshold
Drive to the threshold so that the rear wheels touch the edge. Tilt the wheelchair backwards with use of the step pedal
allowing the front casters to come off the base as much as it is necessary. Pull the wheelchair backwards on the
threshold until the front casters are above the threshold. Then carefully lower the front casters onto the base.
