Transport manual IM-429013 Rev. B
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EN G LI S H
M A I N T E NA N C E
WA RNING
C. CLIMBING STA IRS
1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and wheelchair user up
stairs.
2. Move the chair and wheelchair user BACKWARD up the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair back to its
balance point.
4. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-detachable part of
the front frame and lifts the chair up and over one stair at a time.
5. The attendants move to the next stair up. Repeat for each stair, until you
reach the landing.
D. DESCENDING STA IRS
1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and wheelchair user down
stairs.
2. Move the chair and wheelchair user FORWARD down the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the
balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top
step.
4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the
chair frame. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting
the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until
you reach the landing.
WA RNINGS – MA INTENA NCE SA FETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Inspect and maintain this chair per below schedule.
2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before
use.
3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and
service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.
4. BEFORE using your wheelchair and after any adjustments, repair or
service, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for
damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
5. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to the tire wear.
6. Periodically check front caster and rear wheel hubs to make sure they
are clean.
7. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears. Replace when necessary.
MA INTENA NCE/INSPECTION – PERFORM PRIOR TO
EACH USE
General: Inspect to make sure that wheelchair
rolls straight.
Seat and Back: Inspect for rips or sagging, loose or broken hardware.
Front Caster: Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning
caster. Caster should come to a gradual stop. Loosen/tighten
locknut if wheel wobbles or binds to a stop.
Rear Tires: Inspect for flat spots and wear.
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