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3 SAFETY
Invacare® Top End® Everyday Series
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Part No 1171801
3.11 Tipping - Curbs
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Turn the anti-tippers, if equipped, so the wheels are facing up. Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, it is recommended that two
assistants perform this operation. 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. 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. Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.
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WARNING
Invacare does not recommend that sport wheelchairs be used where traversing curbs present an obstacle. Possible injury to occupant
and/or assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is recommended if any such obstacles may be encountered.
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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 occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.