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WARNING! Always ensure, that the brake is applied, when the Attendant is leaving the wheelchair with the
User sitting in it.
WARNING! Always ensure, that the front casters always point forwards, if the wheelchair stands still, to
enlarge their contact with the base.
How to ride on a threshold
User facing the threshold
(
We advise, to use the below mentioned technique only by experienced
wheelchair Users)
Drive the wheelchair as close to the threshold as possible
Incline the wheelchair backwards balancing on the rear wheels and lift the front turning
wheels to the height of the threshold. Push the rear wheels forwards and in the same
time lean over transferring the weight to the front of the wheelchair.
Attendant and User facing the threshold
The Attendant inclines the wheelchair backwards by using the step pedal, allowing the
front casters to come off the base. Drive forward until the rear wheels touch the edge.
Use the handles at the back of the wheelchair to lift the rear wheels on the threshold.
Users with their back to the threshold
(The below mentioned technique will only work in case of a low threshold and if the
legrests don't touch the ground.
Drive to the threshold backwards until the rear wheels touch it. Push the rear wheels
backwards leaning forwards at the same time.
Attendant and User with their back to the threshold
Drive to the threshold so that the rear wheels touch the edge. Tilt the wheelchair
backwards with use of the step pedal allowing the front casters to come off the base as
much as it is necessary. Pull the wheelchair backwards on the threshold until the front
casters are above the threshold. Then carefully lower the front casters onto the base.
How to ride down from a threshold
User facing the thresholds edge
(We advise, to use the below mentioned technique only by the experienced wheelchair
Users)
Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the edge.
Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels allowing the front turning wheels to come off the
base as much as it is necessary.
Drive from of the edge very slowly and carefully lowering the front turning wheels on the
base.
