Companions, drive down a step
backwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Move the wheelchair backwards to the
step.
• Drive carefully down the step and move
the wheelchair backwards on the main
wheel until the front castors have come
away from the step.
• Put the front castors down on the
ground.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
8.4 DrIVING TECHNIQUES
- Slope -
important advise for driving down and up
hill avoiding the risk of tipping.
Avoid turning the wheelchair in the
middle of a slope.
Always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance
than taking risks.
Driving uphill:
move the upper part of the body forwards
in order to maintain the balance of the
chair
Driving downhill:
move the upper part of the body
backwards to maintain balance of the chair.
control the speed of the chair by clutching
the push rims. Do not use the brakes.
8.5 DrIVING TECHNIQUES
- Up stairs -
Always ask for assistance.
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, backwards.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up,
• Pull the wheelchair backwards to the first
step of the stairs.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Pull the wheelchair slowly up the stair,
one step at the time keeping the balance
on the main wheel.
• Reaching the top of the stair, pull the
wheelchair backwards far enough to put
the front castors safely down on the
floor.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front
of the frame.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the leg supports.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding
onto the arm supports.
The companions should use the
strength in their legs carrying the
chair, avoiding unnecessary stress
on the back.
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