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4.15.1.4 Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this
method.
4.16 Up and Down Steps/Stairs
4.16.1 Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is
available. Use ramps or lifts wherever possible.
4.16.2 It requires two attendants to complete this action safety. Each of the
attendants should be capable of carrying at least half of the combined
weight of the person and the wheelchair.
4.16.3 Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with
the front attendants hands just under the front of the seat, with the
back attendant's hands holding the frame just under the push handles.
CAUTION:
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Don't attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
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Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of wheelchair may
result in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.
ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
Straighten legs to lift the chair. Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware
of how you place your feet -- do not cross them and trip yourself up.
4.17 Transportation
4.17.1 The VIP-505 and VIP-515 have been crash tested to ISO7176-19
(Report No. MBK 07/0799, MBK09/0257) and are suitable for use in a
vehicle that has been adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must
be securely restrained as described in this manual. The VIP was tested
with a four pint webbing system. For further information on the use of
wheelchair restraints please refer to the manufacturer's user guide.
4.17.2 Karma always recommends that the user be transferred into car seat
with a safety belt or harness while in a transport.
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