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4.3.5.1 Going Up Curbs Forwards With an Attendant
As the footrests nearly touch the curb tilt the chair. The chair should be
tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto the
pavement.
Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the curb. Then,
continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving the chair
forwards.
4.3.5.2 Going Up Curbs Backwards With an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method.
4.3.6 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs
Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available. Use
ramps or lifts wherever possible.
Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of the
combined weight of the person and the wheelchair.
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:
Never hold on to movable or detachable parts.
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.
4.4 Storing
Make sure the wheelchair is folded when stored.
SUGGESTION:
Please store the wheelchair in a location where it is out of direct sunlight, rain
and dew. For more details, consult your Karma dealer.
WARNING:
Don't put anything on the
wheelchair while it is in storage. Storing goods on a
folded or unfolded wheelchair will cause damage and is
not covered under warranty. (See Right Figure.)
4.5 Transportation
Do not use other transportation to pull the wheelchair.
This Karma wheelchair model in its standard configuration has passed crash
test requirements according to ISO 7176-19 regulations. S-105 series can be
used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose.
The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the
methods described on the following pages.
