SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
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Transport Chairs
After mastering the techniques of tipping the transport chair, use the following method
to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Place a foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the transport chair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters
clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.
WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the transport chair, DO NOT let the transport
chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occu-
pant and/or damage to the transport chair.
Roll the transport chair forward and slowly lower the front of the transport chair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push the transport chair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
FIGURE 2.4
Tipping
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a transport chair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a transport chair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the transport chair.
Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an
assistant is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or
deterioration and if found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to
move the transport chair by pulling on the hand grips if they are found to be
unsecure or have deteriorated.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied transport
chair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be
removed from the transport chair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two
assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure,
non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.
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