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User Manual
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User Manual
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4.2.2
Bending and/or reaching to the side
If you want to get something that is next to you or your wheelchair, please follow the steps below.
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Make sure you are as close as possible to the object with your wheelchair. Use the rear wheels of the
wheelchair as a target;
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Make sure the front wheels are turned forward. If not, go forwards and then backwards to turn the wheels
fully to the front;
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Make sure the wheelchair is put on the brakes on both sides;
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You can now move to the side without the risk of losing balance. Make sure you move along the wheelchair as
close as possible while lifting the item.
4.2.3
Bending and/or reaching backwards
If you want to get something that is behind you or your wheelchair, please follow the steps below.
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Make sure you are as close as possible to the object with your wheelchair. Make use of your rear wheels. For
example, place it against a closet;
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Do not put apply the brakes. If you lose your balance you are better off rolling backwards then
flipping backwards;
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You can now bend backwards without the risk of losing balance. But do not bend backwards too far. Then the
wheelchair will tip backwards.
4.3
Going up and down kerbs and thresholds
It may happen that you have to go up or down a kerb or threshold with your wheelchair. In addition, we describe in
this user manual first how to do this independently and then how you can do this with an attendant.
4.3.1
Going up a kerb or threshold
If you want to go up a kerb or threshold you have to do it in a forward motion. Make sure your weight is, as far as
it is possible, is brought forward by bending over. By now making a so-called “wheelie”, the castors are lifted at the
front. This way you can get over a kerb or threshold in your wheelchair.
You can also go up a kerb or threshold with your attendant. This can be done in two ways.
1.
Your attendant should place the wheelchair in a forward motion for going up a kerb or threshold. By pressing
down on the handles, the castors at the front wheel will come off the ground. Simultaneously, your attendant
should put his foot on the so-called stepper. This will create a leverage effect so the wheelchair can be pushed
up a kerb or threshold.
2.
Your attendant should reverse the wheelchair when going up a kerb or threshold. By sitting as far back as
possible in the wheelchair and slightly tilting the wheelchair backwards, your attendant can pull the chair
up a kerb or threshold. Your attendant should not lower the wheelchair until the castors are on the kerb or
threshold.
Warning
You should only go up a kerb or threshold after you have discussed with a specialist, such as an occupational
therapist, how to do this best.
