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Using the Chair
5.
Head-end Operator:
Disengage the wheel locks.
6.
Both Operators:
Together, tilt the chair back until the
belts engage the floor (Figure 44, page 30).
7.
Head-End Operator:
Press the top of a paddle to start
the power system in the proper direction to descend
the stairs.
8.
Both Operators:
Together, and using the chair power,
move the chair slowly forward and downward until the
tracks engage two or three steps. This establishes the
glide angle (Figure 45).
9.
Both Operators:
Move in a straight line and at a
steady pace down the stairs, allowing the motor to do
the work. To maintain the glide angle as you descend,
work together and:
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Head-end Operator:
Apply slight downward
pressure on the extended lift bar.
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Foot-end Operator:
Apply slight upward
pressure on the foot-end lift handles.
10.
Both Operators:
Continue moving the chair in a
straight line to the bottom of the stairway, then tilt
the chair onto its wheels (Figure 46) as the Head-end
Operator stops pressing the paddle.
11. If the chair has reached the destination, or if needed to
maneuver the chair to the next stairway:
Foot-end Operator:
Retract the lift handles.
Head-End Operator:
Close the track system. Adjust
the lift bar to a comfortable height.
Both Operators:
Roll the chair.
12. To continue the descent, reposition the chair to
continue the descent. Use the chair wheels to turn and
position the chair for the next stairway.
Note:
In a narrow stairway, you may need to retract the
handles between each flight of stairs.
8.6 Pausing On the Stairs
To pause on the stairs during ascent or descent:
1.
Head-End Operator:
Stop pressing the paddle. The
brake engages automatically.
Note:
If the system has power, the brake engages automatically
when the paddles are at the neutral position.
2.
Both Operators:
Tilt the chair forward just enough
to allow the rear wheels to rest on the step while both
operators hold the chair in place (Figure 47).
To resume:
1.
Both Operators:
Tilt the chair back to the glide angle
and engage the belts on the steps.
2.
Head-End Operator:
Press the appropriate end of the
paddle to resume the ascent or descent.
3.
Both Operators:
Continue up or down the stairs.
Glide Angle
Close
PowerTraxx
Adjust Handle
As Needed
Retract
Handles
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