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DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent
down an incline.
Abruptly changing directions while going down
an incline could cause instability or possible
tipping over.
Stability
- Wheelchair is designed to be safe and
stable as long as center of gravity is maintained
while going about normal activities. Care must be
taken while performing activities that shift your
center of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far
that require you to shift in the seat or bend over
out of the chair.
Ramps
- Be sure of your own capabilities, limita-
tions and strength before attempting to go up a
ramp. Correct techniques on ramp negotiation
should be shown to you by a qualified profession
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al. Assistance is recommended when going up or
down inclines greater than 10 degree. Avoid
changing direction when going down an incline,
as this could result in instability of tipping over.
*Applicable for certain wheelchair models
