Rea® Clematis®
Risk of falling
– Steep slopes should be avoided for safety
reasons.
– We recommend that you obtain the help of
one or more assistants when going down steep
and wet slopes.
WARNING!
Risk of falling/injury
The wheelchair may move forward uncontrollably.
– Check the slope to see if there are any
particular hazards, potholes, slippery sections.
– Never use the user-operated brake to slow
down. When you apply the brake on a
downward slope, the wheels lock and the
wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side, tip
sideways or stop immediately. This may cause
you to be thrown out of the chair.
– Always control the speed with the hand rims.
– Try to propel down the slope in a straight line
as much as possible.
CAUTION!
Risk of minor injury
– Remember that the hand rims may become
hot due to friction, and this may cause injury
to your hands.
6.2.8 Climbing a kerb
This method is for when the assistant is always behind the
wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user.
The following advice is for the assistant:
1.
Adjust the anti-tip devices upwards. Ensure that the
user’s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot
slide off. Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it
forwards against the kerb.
2.
Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the
pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as
possible, before you lift up the whole wheelchair.
3.
Lean forward and lift/roll the wheelchair over the
pavement edge.
4.
Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the
weight is divided on all four wheels. Ensure that the
wheelchair does not roll backwards.
To dismount kerb, follow the procedure above, but
in reverse order (step 4, 3, 2 and then 1) to move
off a kerb.
6.2.9 Kerbs — alternative method
This method is generally used by experienced assistants who
are stronger than average. It can also be used when the
kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle.
1.
The assistant steps backwards onto the pavement and
pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement.
2.
Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair over the
kerb onto the pavement.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
Incorrect method could cause injury to the
assistant.
– It is important for the assistant to use his or
her body correctly to prevent injury.
Take particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery.
6.2.10 Escalators and stairs
Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair.
Find out whether there is a lift nearby.
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