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Model:
Netti III and Netti III HD
Language:
English
Version:
2017-06
9.5 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, and
that the push handles are fixed properly.
• 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.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front of the
frame. Lifting points on the frame are
marked with this sign:
The companions should use the
strength in their legs carrying the chair,
avoiding unnecessary stress on the back.
Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto
the leg,- arm or head supports.
Turn the anti tip down.
9.6 DRIVING TECHNIQUES
- DOWN STAIRS -
Never use escalators, even if assisted
by a companion.
With assistance, forwards
• Check that the anti tip is turned up and
that the push handles are fixed properly.
• Drive the wheelchair forward to the first
step of the stair.
• Angle the wheelchair backwards on the
main wheels.
• Have a firm grip on the push handles, and
keep the balance on the main wheel taking
one step at the time
• Reaching the bottom of the stair, put the
front castors safely down on the floor.
If two companions are present, one
person can assist lifting in the front of
the frame. Lifting points on
the frame are marked with
this sign:
Do not lift the wheelchair holding onto
the leg- arm og head supports.
Turn the anti tip down.
9.7 TRANSFER
techniques for transferring to/from the
wheelchair should be practiced well with
the persons involved. Here, we give some
important advices for preparation of the
chair:
With or without companion - sideways.
Before transfer:
• The wheelchair should be placed as
close as possible to the destination of
the transfer.
• Pull the wheelchair backwards 50-100
mm in order to make the front castors
turn forward.
• Lock the brakes.
• Remove foot support and arm support
on the side of the transfer.
With or without companion – forwards.
Before transfer:
• The wheelchair should be placed as
close as possible to the destination of
the transfer.
• Pull the wheelchair backwards 50-100
mm in order to make the front
castors turn forward.
• Lock the brakes.
• Tilt chair forward.
