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2.11.2
Moving up steps or curbs
Moving up steps or curbs with attendant as follows:
1.
Prevent the footplates from touching the curbs.
2.
Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just
enough to move the front wheels over the curbs.
3.
Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear
wheel.
4.
Place the front wheels on the curbs.
5.
Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the curb.
Higher curbs are negotiated backwards:
1.
Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curbs.
2.
Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3.
Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curbs.
4.
Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate curbs by himself:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – If you have not enough experience to control
the wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
1.
Drive until the curbs.
2.
Ensure that the footplates do not touch the curbs.
3.
Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4.
Role the front wheels balancing over the curbs.
5.
Bend forward for more stability.
6.
Role the rear wheels over the curbs.
2.11.3
Taking of stairs
Taking of stairs while you staying in the wheelchair shall be according following rules:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Taking of stairs shall always with 2 attendants.
1.
Remove the footrests.
2.
One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3.
The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4.
Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5.
Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6.
Mounting the footrests back after taking the stair.
2.12 Fold up the wheelchair
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CAUTION:
Chance of pinching – Do not place fingers between the components
of
the
wheelchair.
1.
Fold or remove the footplates (see § 2.4).
2.
Take the seat on the front side and backside and pull it up.
