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Language:
English
Model
:
Netti 4U comfort|CE
Version:
November 2010
netti rullestoler
Language:
English
Model:
Netti 4U comfort|CE
Version:
November 2010
Language:
English
Model
:
Netti 4U comfort|CE
Version:
November 2010
Language:
English
Model:
Netti 4U comfort|CE
Version:
November 2010
Don’t leave a user in the wheelchair
when it is tilted forward.
7. MANOEVRING
7.1 General techniques
The weight and balance of the chair
influences the manoevring qualities of the
wheelchair. The weight, size and sitting
position of the user are also influencing
factors. The position of the wheels will in
addition influence the manoevring qualities.
The more weight placed over the main wheels,
the easier it is to manoevre. If heavy weight is
placed over the front castors, the chair will be
heavy to manoeuvre.
Companion:
If the user is left alone in the wheelchair,
always lock the brakes and check that the anti
tips are turned down.
Parking:
Increase the underneath support of the
wheelchair by moving the chair about 10
cm rearwards making the front castors
turn forward.
7.2 Driving techniques
- Step up-
Companions, drive up a step forwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards.
• Balance the chair on the mainwheels and
push it forward until the front castors are
on the step.
• Lift the push handles while pushing the
chair onto the step.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
Users, drive up a step backwards:
This technique is only useful if the step
is very low. It also depends on the clearance
between the foot plates and the ground.
• Check that the anti tip is turned up.
• Drive the chair backwards towards the
step.
• Make a firm grip on the push rims and
move the body forward while pulling.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
Companions, drive up a step backwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Pull the chair backwards next to the
step
• Angle the wheelchair backwards,
moving the front castors slightly up in
the air.
• Pull the wheelchair up the step and go
backwards long enough to put down the
front castors on the step.
Turn the anti tip downwards
7.3 Driving techniques
- Step down-
Companions, drive down a step
forwards:
• Check that the anti tip is turned up
• Angle the wheelchair backwards,
moving the front castors slightly up in
the air.
• Drive carefully down the step and angle
the wheelchair forward putting the
front castors back on the ground.
Turn the anti tip downwards.
