Going up a step with an assistant
WARNING!
Risk of serious injuries
Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result
in earlier than expected fatigue break of the
wheelchair backrest. The user might fall out of
the wheelchair.
– Always use a tipper aid when going up steps
or kerbs.
1.
Move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels
touch the kerb.
2.
The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both push
handles so that the front wheels lift off the ground,
then pull the rear wheels over the kerb until the front
wheels can be placed back on the ground.
Going down a step without an assistant
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
When going down a step without an assistant you
could tip over backwards if you cannot control
your wheelchair.
– First learn how to go down a step with an
assistant.
– Learn how to balance on the rear wheels,
Driving and Steering the Wheelchair, page 49
.
1.
Move the wheelchair right to the kerb, lift the front
wheels and keep the wheelchair balanced.
2.
Now slowly roll both rear wheels over the kerb. While
doing this, hold the handrims firmly with both hands
until the front wheels are back on the ground.
6.6 Going up and down stairs
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
When negotiating stairs you could lose your
balance and overturn your wheelchair.
– Always use two assistants when negotiating
stairs with more than one step.
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