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METHOD 3
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( Figure 14 )
Kerbs, steps, platforms.
As a general rule, if you are using the
wheelchair without assistance, do not try
to negotiate obstacles more than 30 mm
high, unless your wheelchair is fitted with
anti-tip wheels which minimise the risk of
tipping up backwards.
1.5 - Stairs
We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up or
down stairs. Two people are required for this.
Advice to third persons
Make sure that you get hold of fixed, non-removable parts only. Use the
following procedure for going up stairs
( Figure 15 )
1.
Tilt the wheelchair to its point of
equilibrium. One helper (at the back) holds
the wheelchair up against the first step,
gripping the handles firmly to lift.
2.
The second helper, holding firmly a fixed
part of the front frame, lifts the wheelchair
above the stairs and holds it while the first
helper places one foot on the following step
and repeats the operation.
3.
The wheelchair must not be lowered until the last step has been negotiated
and until the chair is clear of the stairs.
WARNING
Escalators
Do not use an escalator to move a wheelchair from one floor to another. This
may lead to serious injury.
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