2 SAFETY
Invacare
®
Concept 45 Wheelchair
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Part No. 1088191
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes
This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should
be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a
non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame
when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when
the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the
wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn the
anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheelchair
should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous
upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over
the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until
the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front
casters to clear the edge of the curb.
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in
one continuous movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip
wheels are facing down.
FIGURE
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Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes
Stairways
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available:
WARNING
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up or down the stairs.
Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair 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.
