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Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube
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.
Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The first
assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that
the rear wheels are against the curb. 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. DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few
inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.
Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing down.
FIGURE
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without
Escalators
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
WARNING
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied 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-hold
supports.