Power Plus Mobility EXTREME, Руководство пользователя

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Leaning should be avoided when possible, as this weight transfer will reduce your chair’s
stability. When leaning forward or sideways make sure the casters are turned in the direction
you are leaning as this will lengthen the wheel base, increasing stability. Also make sure the
wheel locks are engaged, to prevent your chair from rolling.
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Lean forward in chair, putting weight over front casters when going up inclines. When going
on descending inclines do so slowly by controlling your speed using the hand-rims and not the
wheel. To mount a curb use the tipping method, pull the chair backwards and over the curb. To
descend a curb do your tipping and either pull yourself down backwards or roll yourself for-
ward and down very slowly.
It is a definite no-no to use your chair on an escalator, find the nearest elevator instead. Going
up or down stairs should be done with at least two attendants at all times.
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Attendant assistance is recommended to stabilize the chair and help in lifting you, if necessary.
Transfers are best accomplished by following these guidelines:
• Use a chair with detachable or flip back arm.
• Position your chair as close as possible to the transfer object and engage your wheel locks
to prevent movement.
• Try to transfer to objects of the same height or close to.
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