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art.nr
.8822145, Rev
. 2021-03 Publ. 2021-05-06
Panthera
AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required
Panthera
AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Wheelchair technique – Ramps and sloping surfaces, curbs
and
stairs
Driving up and down stairs
(Fig. 53)
You can negotiate stairs by taking one step at a time according to the instructions here:
One assistant should stand behind the wheelchair and hold the backrest bow. The second
assistant should hold on to one of the solid parts of the front frame to support the wheel
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chair from the front.
It´s important that the rear wheels has support by the ground. Never
lift the wheelchair with a user sitting in the wheelchair.
Hot surfaces
If the wheelchair is exposed to sunshine for long periods, its surfaces may become ex
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tremely warm.
Risk of jamming
While driving the chair, be aware of the risk of your fingers becoming jammed between the
drive wheel and the brake, and between the drive wheel and side guard or armrest.
Ensure your fingers or loose items do not become trapped in the drive wheel’s spokes
while driving. Moreover, take special care to ensure children do not place their hands
inside the spokes.
Friction burns
If the wheelchair is equipped with friction push rims on the rear wheels (see pos. 7 in the
Overview) there is a risk of burns to the hands and fingers if you brake the wheelchair at a
high speed with your hands on the push rims, as the friction between the hands and push
rims generates high heat.
Fig. 53
