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VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS AND TIP-OVERS
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J. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
WARNING
Before riding over curbs, and negotiating even a single step, ALWAYS ask for assistance first.
Curbs and steps can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to your ability
to avoid, or traverse any obstacle, always ask for help. Be aware of your riding skills and per-
sonal limitations. Develop new skills only with the help of a companion.
For Attendant::
Each person who assists the rider with curbs and steps should read and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings pertaining to attendants, and caregivers.
1. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches high) UNLESS you have
help. Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over.
2. Go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb or descend at an angle, a
fall or tip-over is likely.
3. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your
chair or loosen fasteners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may
occur and can possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others.
K. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
WARNING
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or Attendant::
Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD:
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear
the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure
they are past the edge.
4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and
roll the rear wheels to the upper level.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may
occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
L. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
WARNING
For Attendant::
Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and
pull it backward.
3. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or
stair and standing on the lower level.
4. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step.
Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back to its balance
point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step.
6. Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward. Turn the chair around and
gently lower front casters to the ground.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may
occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
