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User manual
| Excel G-Evolution
User manual
| Excel G-Evolution
4.4.2
Going off an incline
Make sure that the feetrests of the wheelchair is at least seven centimeters from the ground. You will always keep
your face forward as you go off an incline. However, never lean forward when you go off an incline. This may result
in a forward tilt of the wheelchair. In order to increase the stability you can better slightly lean backwards.
To maintain control over your wheelchair, it is important you do not go down to quickly. You can controle the
speed by the amount of grip that you apply to the hoops of the wheelchair. In this action the hoops slide through
your hands and will cause friction. To avoid burning your hands, we recommend that you wear gloves. Do not use
the wheel brakes during going off the incline. These brakes are only suitable for use when stationary. Avoid also
suddenly change of direction during going off an incline. This increases the chance that you fall over.
If your attendant supports you when going off an incline, he or she must be aware that a considerable traction
should be exercised.
4.5
Going on and off stairs
Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for people who use a wheelchair. However, it is possible to, together with two
attendants, go on and off a stairs with your wheelchair. You and your attendants must be aware of the rather heavy
weight which has te be moved.
4.5.1
Going on a stair
When you want to go on a stairs, you need to go up backwards. We advise if you want to climb the stairs with
a wheelchair you will do this with the help of a minimum of two attendants. One attendant on the front of the
wheelchair and one attendant on the back of wheelchair. The attendant at the back of the wheelchair grabs the
push handles and let the wheelchairtip backwards until it in balance. When the wheel is in balance the attendant at
the front of the wheelchair needs to grab the side frames. You are now in position to climb the stairs. The attendant
on the front pushes the side frames up until they are above the first step and the attendant on the back makes the
first step on the stairs. Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair. You can let the front castors down when
the attendant on the front has taken the last step.
Warning
If you go on a stairway with your wheelchair, you should take a maximum of one step at a time. This prevents the
risk of falling down the stairs in your wheelchair.
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