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Model:
NettI 4U CE
Language:
English
Version:
2017-06
8. manoeuVering
8.1 GENErAl TECHNIQUES
Manoeuvering and chair balance:
the weight and balance of the chair influences
the manoeuvering qualities of the wheelchair.
the weight, size and sitting position of the
user are influencing factors. the position
of the wheels will in addition influence the
manoeuvering qualities. the more weight
placed over the main wheels, the easier it is
to manoeuver. if heavy weight is placed over
the front castors, the chair will be heavy to
manoeuver. see page 16 - seat depth adjust-
ment - for balancing the chair.
Step approach:
always approach the step in slow motion
preventing the front castors to hit the step
with force. the user could fall out of the chair
by the impact. the front castors could be
damaged.
Driving forward down steps / sidewalks
Be cautious that you do not drive down steps
higher than 30mm. the leg supports mayhit
the ground first. thereby you may lose ste-
ering control and the leg supports may brake.
Driving on soft, rough or slippery ground
can make safe manoeuvering more difficult as
the wheels may lose traction and it is difficult
to control the wheelchair.
Parking:
increase the footprint and the support of the
wheelchair by moving the chair about 100 mm
rearwards making the front castors
turn forward.
Companion:
If the user is left alone in the wheelchair,
always lock the brakes and check that the
anti-tips are turned down.
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8.2 DrIVING TECHNIQUES
- step up-
Companions, drive up a step forwards:
•
check that the anti-tips are turned up.
angle the wheelchair backwards.
•
Balance the chair on the main wheels and
push it forward until the front castors are
on the step.
•
lift the chair by the push bow while push-
ing 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-tips are 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-tips are 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.
8.3 DrIVING TECHNIQUES
- step down-
Companions, drive down a step
forwards:
•
check that the anti-tips are 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.
