CareCo optima WC01083, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Mounting a Kerb
– Approach the kerb head on.
The attendant/carer pushes down with their foot
on the stepper tube at the rear of the wheelchair
to raise the front castors off the ground and on
to the kerb.
Stepper Tube and Kerbs
The backrest also has a half-folding back which
can be used to make the Optima Wheelchair
even more compact. Push the black paddle at the
rear of the chair with your thumb whilst pulling
the handle down.
Repeat on the paddle on the other side. To return
the backrest to the upright position, simply push
the two handles back up into the upright position
until the backrest locks in place.
WARNING
Do not push down on the handles to raise the
front of the wheelchair as this could result in damage to
your Optima Wheelchair. Use the stepper tube as described
further on in this manual.