Karma KM-9000, Руководство пользователя

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avoid tipping the wheelchair
4.28.4 Gently lower the front casters.
4.29 Avoid Jarring the User
4.29.1 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.
4.29.2 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful that the back wheels
are equally near the edge.
4.29.3 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.
4.29.4 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.
4.30 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.
4.30.1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards With an Attendant
4.30.2 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.
4.30.3 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.
4.30.4 Going Up Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method.
4.31 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs
4.31.1 Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available.
Use ramps or lifts wherever possible.
4.31.2 Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of the