6.2.7
Escalators and stairs
Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair. Find
out whether there is a lift nearby.
1.
Check that the push handles/push bar are securely fixed in place
before you start.
2.
Fold the anti-tip devices upwards.
3.
Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels until the balance point
is found.
4.
Transfer the wheelchair down the stairs, step by step, let the
rear wheels reel over the edge of each step.
Risk of injury
Lifting the wheelchair incorrectly may injure the assistant.
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Do not lift the wheelchair by gripping the removable
armrests or legrests.
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Lift the wheelchair at the correct points, use the legs
when lifting and keep the back as straight as possible.
We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to
get up and down stairs. One assistant walks in front of the
chair holding the frame of the wheelchair, whilst the other
assistant walks behind the chair, holding the push handles.
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