Karma KM-AT60 Series, Руководство пользователя

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Be careful that the anti-tipper does not get caught on the kerb causing the user to
fall.
NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A KERB.
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Position the chair so that the front castors (casters) are near the edge of the kerb
and make sure that the road is clear.
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Move the chair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly. Be
ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the curb edge. Ensure that
both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping the chair.
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Gently lower the front casters. AVOID JARRING THE USER.
4.3.4.2 Going Down Curbs Backwards With an Attendant
CAUTION:
This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step
backwards into the road.
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Back the chair to the kerb edge and be careful that the back wheels are equally
near the edge.
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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.
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Tilt the chair back slightly and pull the tilted chair far enough into the road so that
the castors (casters) and footrests can be lowered clear of the kerb.
4.3.5 Going Up Kerbs (Curbs)
Please note: This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best
method is to go up kerbs (curbs) forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and
is physically less demanding for the attendant.
4.3.5.1 Going Up Kerbs (Curbs) Forwards With an Attendant
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As the footrests nearly touch the kerb tilt the chair. The chair should be tilted just
high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto the pavement.
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Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the curb. Then,
continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving the chair forwards.
4.3.5.2 Going Up Kerbs (Curbs) Backwards With an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method.
4.3.6 Up and Down Steps/Stairs
Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available. Use ramps
or lifts wherever possible.
Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of the combined
weight of the person and the wheelchair.
Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with the front
attendants hands just under the front of the seat, with the back attendants’ hands
holding the frame just under the push handles.
CAUTION:
Don
’t attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of wheelchair may result in injury to the
user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.
ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
Straighten legs to lift the chair. Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of how
you place your feet, do not cross them and trip yourself up.