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Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH • 27.08.2012
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Driving
Sit in your B+B wheelchair. Make sure you are sitting as
far back as possible.
The push rims on the drive wheels are used to move the
wheelchair. Practice moving the wheelchair carefully at
first until you are familiar with it and the way it behaves.
Wheelchairs have only a limited ability to resist tipping
and sliding. Particular care is necessary when braking and
moving onto or turning on inclines. Leaning a long way
out of the wheelchair increases the danger of tipping. For
increased safety, all wheelchairs can be fitted with a
safety belt (not standard).
• When going down stairs, the helper who is below brakes
by pushing the wheelchair right against the steps. The
helper who is above holds the wheelchair by the push
handles, secures it and holds it in the right position.
The wheelchair should roll down step by step.
Where the steps are high and where there are stairs
with more than 3 steps, 2 accompanying people
must help.
The frame and the push handles are only places
where you can get hold of the wheelchair to
transport it. Armrests must not under any circum-
stances be used to lift the wheelchair!
