10
OUT AND ABOUT OBSTACLES
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Take note of how the user wishes to move or be moved. Cooperation between
caregiver and user will reduce the risk of injury occurring during lifting and
manoeuvring operations.
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Discovery should not be used on slopes steeper than 10%.
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When using the Shuttle Discovery on a slope ensure the Discovery
Seat is in an upright position and the backrest is not reclined.
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Do not apply the brakes to slow down the Shuttle Discovery. The
sudden stop could cause the Shuttle Discovery to tip and injure the
user.
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Hold on to the Shuttle Discovery when close to moving road vehicles,
trains or strong winds. Even with the parking brake on, the draught
from a moving vehicle or wind may move the Shuttle Discovery. Use
the SAFETY WRIST STRAP in all of these situations and while going
down slopes.
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Exercise caution when mounting and dismounting curbs.
To descend a curb turn the Shuttle Discovery around so that you
are standing behind it. While looking over your shoulder, lower
the rear wheels onto the lower ground. Carefully pull the Shuttle
Discovery back and gently lower the front wheels onto the ground.
To climb a curb, approach the curb and gently tilt the Shuttle
Discovery back onto the rear wheel until the front wheels clear
the curb. Gently lower the front wheels down onto the higher
ground and carefully lift the rear wheels onto the higher ground.
To clear obstacles such as steps and curbs, tilt the Shuttle
Discovery onto the rear wheels (pull it backwards to go up; to
descend, slowly lower it forward).
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Use the tipping aid as shown
(A)
to tilt the Shuttle Discovery where
required.
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Do not attempt to take the Shuttle Discovery up or down a flight of
steps unless you have a helper and are sure you can take the weight.
When climbing the stairs always have the Shuttle Discovery and the
user facing backwards. When descending the stairs always have the
Shuttle Discovery and the user facing forwards .
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Lifting the Shuttle Discovery with the user is at least a two person
operation. Always lift the Verve Stroller by the handle and lower
frame. Do not lift by holding onto any part of the Discovery Seat,
footrest, tray or the wheels. The tray should be removed and check
that the user is secure and all straps are attached before attempting
to lift. Do not lift by the bumper bar. It may disengage.
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Remove the user when ascending or descending escalators. Never use the
Shuttle Discovery on an escalator.
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Always apply the parking brake when the Shuttle Discovery is stationary. Never
use the parking brakes to slow the Shuttle Discovery down.
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Bags and other items must not be hung from the handles.
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Do not allow children to push the Shuttle Discovery.
Warnings
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