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6.3 Climbing DOWN stairs
For moving
DOWN
stairs,
(Note 2)
is more important here than for moving
UP
stairs. When the lifting frame contacts the next step down, the first movement will be
an upward motion, of the lifting device. Followed by a slight backward force as
described in Note 2. The passenger in the wheelchair feels this least if the crossbar is
leaning against the operator's body. Another advantage is that your arms and hands
hardly need to apply any force when using this method
(photo 1 and 2)
.
For moving
DOWN
stairs the same starting procedure 1-4 applies:
1.
Set the adjustable handle to the correct height (see 5.1.1 and 4.3)
2.
Switch
on the Liftkar PT with the main switch
(if it is not already switched on).
3.
Set
speed
selector switch to the lowest speed
(I).
4.
Tilt
the Liftkar PT towards you until it is balanced. In the balanced position you
only need a slight pressure to rock the stairclimber forwards or backwards.
Move gradually forward to the edge of the step until the step edge brake
automatically stops the main wheels on the Liftkar PT (photo 3). Now press on
the UP/DOWN switch (on the arrow pointing forwards). Make sure that you
have one hand on the crossbar and the other hand free to operate the switch.
(You only need to press one of the switches.)
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