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6.3 Climbing
DOWN
stairs
For moving
DOWN
stairs, Note 2 above relating to the use of the crossbar almost
more important here than for moving
UP
stairs. When the lifting frame contacts the
next step down a force suddenly acts backwards as described above. The passenger
in the wheelchair feels this least if the crossbar is leaning against the operator's body.
Another advantage is that your arms and hands hardly need to apply any force when
using this method
(photo 1 and 2)
.
For moving
DOWN
stairs the same starting procedure 1-4 applies:
1.
Set the adjustable handle to the correct height
(see 5.1.1 and 4.3)
2.
Switch on the Liftkar PT with the main switch
(if it is not already switched on).
3.
Set speed selector switch to the lowest speed
(I).
(Do not select a higher
speed until you have had some practice.)
4.
Tilt the Liftkar PT towards you until it is balanced. In the balanced position you
only need a slight pressure to rock the stairclimber forwards or backwards.
Note 1
:
hold the crossbar with one hand, and the left or right handle next to the
UP/DOWN switch with the hand that operates the switch. Normally right-handed
operators operate the UP/DOWN switch with their right hand and have their left hand on
the crossbar. For left-handed operators it is usually the other way round.
(photo 1)
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