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wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are
clear of all wheels and/or pinch points.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to
tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Place a foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters
clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution
WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
Stairways
WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat-positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat-positioning strap
is an option on the Probasics Transport and the Lightweight Transport (you can
order these wheelchairs with or without the seat positioning strap), Probasics
strongly recommends ordering the seat-positioning strap as an additional
safeguard.
The seat-positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a
safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts.
If
signs of wear appear, the belt must be replaced immediately.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an
assistant is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or
deterioration and if found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to
move the wheelchair by pulling on the handgrips if they are found to be unsecure
or have deteriorated.
