Karma VIP 505, Owner'S Manual

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wheels and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to
hold and the person in the chair will feel unsafe.
● Lower with a straight back; keep your foot on the anti-tipper and lower
the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground.
4.13 Tilting by the User
4.13.1 Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
4.13.2 Release both brakes.
4.13.3 Grasp both push rims and give a firm, sudden forward push
immediately before the obstacle, continue the momentum (be ready
to keep pushing) until the obstacle is mounted.
CAUTION:
● This method should only be attempted by people experienced in
wheelchair use. Sufficient muscle strength is also necessary. It is always
better to have the help of an attendant.
● Leaning backwards causes the casters to rise higher BUT it is much safer
to lean forwards and stay balanced.
4.14 Going Down Kerbs
4.14.1 Please note: It is always better to avoid kerbs where possible by using
ramped kerbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the
aid of an attendant.
4.14.2 Going Down Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant.
CAUTION:
● This is the more difficult method and can jar the user but allows a better
view of traffic.
● Be careful that the anti-tipper does not get caught on the kerb causing
the user to fall.
4.14.2.1 NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING
DOWN A KERB.
4.14.2.2 Position the chair so that the front casters are near the edge of the
kerb and make sure that the road is clear.