Karma KM-8020, Руководство пользователя

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user to fall.
● NEVER ALLOW THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN
A KERB.
4.5.4.1.1 Position the wheelchair so that the front casters are near the edge of the
kerb and make sure that the road is clear.
4.5.4.1.2 Move the wheelchair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back
slightly. Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the kerb
edge. Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time
to avoid tipping the wheelchair.
4.5.4.1.3 Gently lower the front casters. AVOID JARRING THE USER.
4.5.4.2 Going Down Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant
CAUTION:
● This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step
backwards into the road.
4.5.4.2.1 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful that the back
wheels are equally near the edge.
4.5.4.2.2 Grasping the push handles, gently lower the rear wheels onto the road.
Be prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the
back wheels touch ground at the same time.
4.5.4.2.3 Tilt the wheelchair back slightly and pull the tilted wheelchair far enough
into the road so that the casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the
kerb.
4.5.5 Going Up Kerbs
Please note: This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the
best method is to go up kerbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and
is physically less demanding for the attendant.
4.5.5.1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards With an Attendant
4.5.5.1.1 As the footrests nearly touch the kerb tilt the wheelchair. The wheelchair
should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll