GD_MR-INS-LAB-RevA21 • 4000MRQ2 / 4650MR / 4850MR MRI Transport Wheelchair User Manual
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CURBS — WITH ATTENDANT
Going up (Method 1)
Going Up (Method 2)
(Going Down)
WARNING: When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do
not turn or slip off.
Curbs should only be negotiated with the assistance of an attendant. The following are
suggestions only
for curb negotiation. It is important for you to develop your own safe technique
that is best suited for your abilities with the aid of your healthcare professionals.
Going Up (Method 1)
When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip
off. Tilt the transport wheelchair backward to its balance point and move forward until the front
casters pass over the top of the curb. Lower the front casters slowly onto the curb while lifting the
transport wheelchair by the push handles, and push forward until the rear wheels roll up and over
the curb. Ensure the wheelchair has completely cleared the curb and can not roll backward.
Going Up (Method 2)
Ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. Turn the transport
wheelchair around and back up until the rear wheels are against the curb. Tilt the wheelchair back
to its balance point and lift up by the push handles while pulling the wheelchair up and over the
curb. DO NOT let the front casters down until the wheelchair is back far enough to clear the curb.
Going Down
Ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. While standing behind
the transport wheelchair, turn the wheelchair around and carefully back down the step. Hold the
handgrips tightly and pull the wheelchair to where the rear wheels reach the curb edge, then slowly
roll the rear wheels down onto the lower level. After the wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the
wheelchair back to its balance position and turn it face forward. Lower the front casters carefully
by placing one foot on the tipping lever and gradually decreasing the force of exertion.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate stairs or escalators in your MRI Transport
Wheelchair.
Stairs and escalators are dangerous obstacles. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp
available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most
locations.
WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING: This transport wheelchair is not designed or tested as a seat for weight training.
