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Attendant and User facing the thresholds edge
Incline the wheelchair backwards with use of the step pedal allowing the front casters to
come off the base as much as it is necessary.
Drive the wheelchair slowly from of the edge and carefully lower the front casters onto the
base.
Users with their back to the threshold
(We do not recommend using this technique for driving of a threshold higher than
10cm.)
Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the edge of the threshold.
Drive off the threshold very slowly leaning forwards at the same time
WARNING! This operation can be dangerous; it can cause the wheelchair to tip over.
Attendant and User wi
th their back to the thresholds’ edge.
Drive the wheelchair backwards as close as possible to the edge of the threshold. Drive
down from the threshold very slowly and pull back the wheelchair on the rear wheels until
the front casters are free from the edge. Then lower them onto the base.
Overcoming slopes
Please follow below instructions when driving on a slope:
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Avoid direction changes
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Try to ride a straight line. Do not turn sideways.
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Do not hesitate to ask for help to avoid unnecessary risks.
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When driving up the slope lean forwards to transfer the center of gravity to the front making the
wheelchair more stable.
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When riding down the slope lean backwards to transfer the center of gravity to the back making the
wheelchair more stable
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Control the speed by using the rear wheels' hand-rims, not by using the brakes.
Climbing up and down the stairs
WARNING! Always ask other persons for help. The wheelchair must be carried by at least 2 people who are fit
and healthy to perform this task
WARNING! Never ride with the wheelchair on an escalator neither on your own nor with the help of another
person.
Up the stairs:
Push the wheelchair to the stair touching the first step with the rear wheels.
Use the
handles to incline the wheelchair backwards. The second Attendant should grasp the
lower front corners of the frame
WARNING! Never lift the wheelchair by grabbing the legrests.
Carry the wheelchair slowly up the stairs, step by step.
After overcoming the last step
pull the wheelchair backwards until the front casters can be lowered onto the floor. The
Attendants should use mainly the strength of their leg muscles to carry the wheelchair
avoiding excessive bending down and impairing of back muscles.
Down the stairs:
Carrying the wheelchair down the stairs should be done in the same way as carrying it up as described above.
