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Model:
NettI 4U CE
Language:
English
Version:
2017-06
8.6 DrIVING TECHNIQUES
- Down stairs -
never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, forwards
•
check that the anti-tips are turned up.
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Drive the wheelchair forward to the first
step of the stair.
•
angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
•
Have a firm grip on the push bow, and
keep the balance on the main wheel
taking one step at the time
•
reaching the bottom of the stair, put the
front castors safely down on the floor.
turn the anti-tips 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.
8.7 TrANSfEr
techniques for transferring to/from the
wheelchair should be practiced well with
the persons involved. Here, we give some
important advice for preparation of the
chair:
With or without companion - sideways.
Before transfer:
•
the wheelchair should be placed as close
as possible to the destination of the
transfer.
•
Pull the wheelchair backwards 50-100 mm
in order to make the front castors turn
forward.
•
lock the brakes.
•
tilt the chair to horizontal position.
•
remove leg support and arm support on
the side of the transfer.
With or without companion – forwards.
before transfer:
•
the wheelchair should be placed as close
as possible to the destination of the
transfer.
•
Pull the wheelchair backwards 50-100 mm
in order to make the front castors turn
forward.
•
lock the brakes.
•
tilt chair forward
