Mini Tilt Wheelchair
Document No: 054-01 v6
Page 18 of 28
January 2014
Mintilt (newstyle) user manual.doc
6: Attendant pushing
6.1 Pushing
1. The wheelchair is easy to push over hard, even surfaces but may be more difficult
over rough; uneven surfaces and the wheels may sink into soft ground. Never force
the wheelchair if it becomes stuck, this may cause the rear wheels to lift and the
user may be tipped out of the chair. If the wheelchair gets jammed on a stone or
cracked pavement, tip the wheelchair backwards using the tipping points (see
section 4.8) to raise the castors over the obstacle and then proceed. On soft ground
it may be easier to pull the wheelchair backwards.
2. Whenever possible avoid steep and uneven surfaces because there is a danger
that the wheelchair may tip over. If you cannot avoid difficult surfaces you must take
extra care when travelling across them.
3. Do not use the wheelchair in sandy conditions.
4. Always use two hands for pushing the wheelchair.
5. The wheelchair is steered by the front castors. Most pavements slope slightly
towards the kerb and the chair will have a tendency to curve in the downward
direction towards the road. Two hands will be needed to prevent this.
6. For the comfort of the occupant always avoid pushing too fast or making sudden
fast turns, jerking, jolting or bumping. Many occupants are liable to be affected by
rough handling, which can cause loss of confidence, discomfort or pain.
7. Avoid kerbs, wherever possible use ramped kerbs or slopes. This will make pushing
the chair easier and safer and will be more comfortable for the occupant.
8. Avoid steep kerbs and flights of steps because of the danger of losing your grip on
the chair or of the occupant being tipped out. Always use a ramp or lift if available.
9. Always look well ahead so that you have plenty of time to avoid hazards.
10. Be considerate to other people and watch out for pedestrians who may stop or
suddenly change direction.
6.2 Brakes
1. Always put the brakes on when getting into or out of the wheelchair and when
leaving the occupied wheelchair unattended.
2. If the wheelchair is fitted with (optional) Hub Brake wheels the standard Occupant
brake will also be fitted. Hub brakes are for the attendants use only and not for use
as a parking brake. You must ensure that the supplied Occupant parking brakes are
used when the chair needs to be parked and you must not rely on any parking
brake which may be fitted to the Hub Brakes.
