SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Solara
®
/Spree GT
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Part No 1125027
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few
inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair
forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.
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.
WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the
wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground.
This could result in injury to the occu-
pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
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 2.5
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 -
Wheelchair without Step Tube
