Karma KM-8022 Series, Руководство пользователя

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4.18.1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant
4.18.1.1 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 smoothly onto the pavement.
4. 18.1.2 Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are touching the
kerb. Then, continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while
moving the wheelchair forwards.
4.18.2 Going Up Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method
4.19 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs
4.19.1 Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is
available. Use ramps or lifts wherever possible.
4.19.2 Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of
the combined weight of the person and the wheelchair.
4.19.3 Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with
the front attendant's hands just under the front of the seat, with the
back attendant's hands holding the frame just under the push handles.
CAUTION:
● Never hold on to movable or detachable parts.
● ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
● Straighten legs to lift the wheelchair. Carefully carry it up or down steps;
be aware of how you place your feet -- do not cross them and trip
yourself up.
4.20 General Use
In conditions of normal use in attendant pushing or self propelling, please
follow the instructions below.
4.20.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being
pushed. (See Figure 4.52)
4.20.2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that
clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the
wheels. (See Figure 4.53)