3K02-INS-LAB-RevD19 • 22" x 19" Advantage Recliner User Manual
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CURBS
Curbs should only be negotiated with the assistance of an attendant. When you encounter curbs,
find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations. If there is no ramp available,
avoid the curb by using the disabled-designated elevators now required in most locations.
CURBS — WITH ATTENDANT
Going up (Method 1)
Going Up (Method 2)
(Going Down)
WARNING: When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do
not turn or slip off.
Curbs should only be negotiated with the assistance of an attendant. The following are
suggestions only
for curb negotiation. It is important for you to develop your own safe technique
that is best suited for your abilities with the aid of your healthcare professionals.
GOING UP (METHOD 1)
When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips
are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off.
Tilt the wheelchair backward to its balance point
and move forward until the front casters pass
over the top of the curb. Lower the front casters
slowly onto the curb while lifting the wheelchair
by the push handles, and push forward until the
rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Ensure the
wheelchair has completely cleared the curb and
can not roll backwards.
GOING UP (METHOD 2)
Ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. Turn the wheelchair
around and back up until the rear wheels are against the curb. Tilt the wheelchair back to its
balance point and lift up by the push handles while pulling the wheelchair up and over the curb.
DO NOT let the front casters down until the wheelchair is back far enough to clear the curb.
Ascent
