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OCTOBER 2020
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Obstacle clearance tips
How do I get over an obstacle greater than or equal to 12 cm?
It is preferable to overcome it by moving forward with the transfer chair while exerting
downward pressure on the push handle. See below:
Move the chair closer to the obstacle.
Lift the front wheels slightly (max. 260mm
before reaching the tipping point).
Once the front wheels are in place, raise the rear wheels
slightly with the push handle to clear the obstacle.
The obstacle has been overcome.
It is not recommended to cross the obstacle in reverse: risk of imbalance of the chair, lumbar shock for
the patient, and musculoskeletal disorders for the nursing staff.
