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Model:
Netti 4U CE PLUS / CES PLUS
Language:
English
Version:
2022-03
8.4
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– SLOPE –
Important advise for driving down and uphill
avoiding the risk of tipping.
Avoid turning the wheelchair in the
middle of a slope.
Always drive as straight as possible.
It is better to ask for assistance than
taking risks.
Driving uphill:
Move the upper part of the body forwards in order
to maintain the balance of the chair.
Driving downhill:
Move the upper part of the body backwards to
maintain balance of the chair. Control the speed
of the chair by clutching the push rims.
Do not use the brakes.
8.5
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
– UP STAIRS –
Always ask for assistance.
Never use escalators, even if
assisted by a companion.
With assistance, backwards:
• Check that the anti-tip is turned up.
• Pull the wheelchair backwards to the
first step of the stairs.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Pull the wheelchair slowly up the stair,
one step at the time keeping the balance
on the main wheel.
• Reaching the top of the stair, pull the
wheelchair backwards far enough to put
the front castors safely down on the floor.
Turn the anti-tip downwards.
If two companions are present, one person
can assist lifting in the front of the frame.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto
the leg supports.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto
the arm supports.
The companions should use the strength
in their legs carrying the chair, avoiding
unnecessary stress on the back.
