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CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
!
WARNING
1. NEVER be in the standing position when using a curb, ramp
or uneven floor. If you need to, return to a seating position
and proceed carefully with the following recommendations in
mind.
2. It is recommended to ALWAYS use a ramp or a curb cut
when climbing and/or descending a curb, single step,
or other obstacle.
3. If you must climb or descend a curb, single step, or
other obstacle that is greater than 2.5” (65 mm), it is
recommended to have a person assist you.
4. NEVER should you try to climb a curb, single step, or
other obstacle greater than 3” (75 mm) high. (See Fig.2 in
Section OBSTACLES
on page 15
).
5. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone, do so
at your own risk using extreme care and following this
procedure:
• Proceed slowly, at a steady speed
• Go as straight up or down as you can over the obstacle.
(See Fig. 6).
• NEVER turn when trying to climb or descend an
obstacle, doing so may result in a fall or tip-over.
6. NOT FOLLOWING THE ABOVE PROCEDURES
MAY CAUSE
• A fall or tip-over
• Damage to the frame, wheels, axles or other parts, or
loosen fasteners.
Figure 6.
Moving straight up or down a curb cut.
STAIRS
1
PROHIBITED!
NEVER use this power wheelchair to go up or down stairs, even
with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
ESCALATORS
1
PROHIBITED!
NEVER take this power wheelchair on an escalator, even with an
attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
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