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Figure 4.66
Figure 4.67
4.16 Going Up or 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 Two attendants are necessary, each 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 attendant's 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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Never hold on to movable or detachable parts.
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ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
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Straighten legs to lift the wheelchair. 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 General Use
In conditions of normal use in attendant pushing or self-propelling, please
follow the instructions below.
4.17.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being
pushed. (See Figure 4.68)
4.17.2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that
clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the
wheels. (See Figure 4.69)
4.17.3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See
Figure 4.70)
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