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3. USER INSTRUCTIONS
3.3 Going up and down ramps
Inspect the ramp for slippery areas or uneven surfaces before attempting to travel on it.
Warning
Do not carry weight on the rear of the wheelchair when ascending a ramp.
This changes the balance and increases the risk of tipping.
Make sure the footplates have a minimum ground clearance of 7cm to avoid catching
the end of the slope.
3.4 Going up and down stairs
Two attendants are needed for a wheelchair user to climb stairs. The attendants should
assess the total weight to be moved before carrying out this manoeuvre.
Going up the stairs
Face the wheelchair away from the bottom of the stairs, with one attendant at the
front and one attendant at the back. The attendant at the back grabs the push handles
and tips the wheelchair back until it is balanced. The attendant at the front now holds
the side frames of the wheelchair. The attendant on the front pushes the side frames
up until they are above the first step. The attendant at the back rises to the first step.
Repeat this technique until at the top of the stairs. Only lower the front castors to the
ground when the attendant at the front has taken the last step.
Going downstairs
Face the wheelchair forwards. The rear attendant tips the wheelchair until it is balanced.
The front attendant supports the wheelchair by holding the side frames. Guide the
wheelchair slowly down each step.
Warning
Always hold a part of the main frame of the wheelchair. Do not lift by the
push handles, armrests or footrests.
Warning
Any adjustments made to the wheelchair can increase risk of injury or
damage to the wheelchair. Adjustments made by the user are carried out at
the user’s own risk.
