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VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS
1.
Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and
heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for
that task.
2.
The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to
learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult
your health care professional for instructions.
A. TO CLIMB A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
The following is one way to safely help a 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.
B. TO DESCEND A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
The following is one way to safely help a rider descend a curb or single step
going BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and
pull it backward.
3. Proceed carefully. Look over your shoulder and 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. Be sure to look where you
are going. Turn the chair around and gently lower front casters to the ground.
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