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6.3 CURBS AND PAVEMENTS
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When going up a curb the attendant can help you in two different ways, however we advised you
to do it the first way.
1. METHEOD ONE for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach the pavement
facing forward. The attendant must pull the push handles and place his foot on the foot
tipper (Fig 6.3.1).
Fig 6.3.1
2. METHEOD TWO for going up a pavement the attendant is already standing on the
pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to
the pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards. This way the
wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the pavement. The
attendant needs to make sure that the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the
wheelchair down.
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GOING DOWN THE PAVEMENT: The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to
the curb. Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a
balance point. When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly
off the curb. When the wheelchair is off the pavement, the attendant can let the front wheels
back onto the ground.
WARNING! Never drive into curbs
6.4 RAMPS AND SLOPES
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Before manouvering on a ramp or slope, inspect for risks such as holes or slippery and eneven
surfaces.
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Before manouvering on a ramp or slope, make sure that there is adequate clearance from the
ground to footrest (at least 7cm) to prevent footplate catching on the slope.
WARNING! Never carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending. This
changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards.