V300,
V300D
2016-06
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An experienced user can negotiate higher curbs by himself. This is
best done backwards.
1.
Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the
curb.
2.
Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
3.
Move the wheelchair close to the curbs.
4.
Use the hand rim to roll-off wheelchair from the curb in a
controlled manner.
2.11.2
Moving up steps or curbs
Moving up steps or curbs with attendant as follows:
1.
Prevent the foot rests from touching the curb.
2.
Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just
enough to move the front wheels over the curb.
3.
Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear
wheel.
4.
Place the front wheels on the curb.
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 curb.
2.
Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3.
Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curb.
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 haven't enough experience to control the
wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
1.
Drive until the curbs.
2.
Ensure that the footrest don't touch the curbs.
3.
Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4.
Role the frontwheels balancing over the curbs.
5.
Bend forwards for more stability.
6.
Role the rear wheels over the curbs.
