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930483 Rev. A
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W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
1. Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than
two (2) inches high. Doing so may:
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Result in a fall or tip-over.
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Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners.
2. To prevent a fall or tip-over, use wheelchair access ramps or have someone
help you.
3. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk
and use extreme care.
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Go as straight up or straight down as you can.
Never
turn or climb or
descend at an angle as a fall or tip-over is likely.
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Proceed slowly, at a steady speed.
4. Make sure that persons who assist you review the “Tips For Attendants”
and heed all warnings.
X. STAIRS
Never
use this chair to go up or down stairs, even with an attendant.
Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
Y. ESCALATORS
Never
take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is
likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
V I .
G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
V I .
G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
U. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK
Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area.
1. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet
all standards.
2.
Note:
The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the length and height
of the ramp; the need for an intermediate platform; landing size; doors, and the direction
of swing, and; whether the ramp includes a turn or angle.
Note:
Failure to follow these warnings may result in a fall and possible injury.
At A Minimum:
1. Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going
over the edge.
2. Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of
slope length.
3. Ramp surface must be even, and have a non-skid surface.
4. You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop-off.
5. Ramp must be sturdy. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does not “bow” when
you ride on it.
V. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you move from
one level to another.
1. Always turn
off
all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you fail to
do so, you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive
off the platform. (Be aware that a “roll-stop” at the end of the platform may
not prevent this).
2. Make sure there is not a lip or drop-off at the top or bottom of the platform.
These may cause a fall or tip-over.When in doubt, have someone help you.
3. Always secure the rider with a positioning belt to help prevent falls during transfers.
4. Avoid moving forward if a wheel is “hung up” on the lip of the ramp. Backup,
reposition the caster for a more direct approach. And slowly try again.
