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GOING UP STAIRS WITH AN ATTENDANT
Move backwards towards the step so that the rear wheels
of the wheelchair touch it.
Grip the rear handles of the wheelchair tightly and pull
hard while keeping the wheelchair tilted (with the front
wheels raised in order to prevent the occupant from
slipping out of the chair) until the rear wheels are over the
step.
Keeping the wheelchair tilted, move it away from the step
enough to allow the front wheels to touch the same level
ground.
To make raising the front of wheelchair easier for the attendant, it is advisable to equip
the wheelchair with the accessory “tipping aid”.
3.6 Ensuring stability
The stability of the wheelchair has to be such to prevent its tipping back even the most
disadvantageous situation on this point of view that is with maximum seat inclination.
The wheelchair is originally assembled and delivered with its rear wheels set to a safety position.
However, some parameters that are strictly related to the user (for instance a backrest angle
particularly open, the user’s weight, etc.) can affect the stability of the wheelchair.
In such case it will be necessary to move the rear wheels.
The stability of the wheelchair with its seat at maximum inclination is considered as such in static
situation. In fact, should the user be subjected to frequent or sporadic spasms or contraction and if
these occur while the seat is at its maximum inclination, the stability of the wheelchair may not be
enough.
This is why the wheelchair is always provided with two anti-tip wheels that will work as emergency
device against the risk of tipping back.
The user may make more or less simple or deliberate movements that, if out of control or made
with no attention, can result in a loss of stability and in possible overbalancing of the chair.
Hereafter we report some of such situations.
The attendant must always keep control over the wheelchair.
LEANING FORWARDS
Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing
forwards. In order to do this, move the chair forwards
and then backwards.
Put on the brakes in order to prevent the chair from
moving suddenly during the movement.
Lean forward in such a way that your upper body does
not move beyond the front wheels at any time. Moving
the weight of the body excessively forward may cause
the wheelchair to tip up onto the front wheels and
overbalance possibly causing harm to both the chair and
the occupant.
In order to ensure greater stability the occupant should
hold on to the wheelchair with his or her free hand.
Do not lean too far forward; you may fall out of the chair.
Do not move forward by sliding your pelvis across the seat cushion in order to
reach objects that are too far away. The chair could overbalance.
LEANING BACKWARDS
Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing forwards.
In order to do this, move the wheelchair forwards and then
backwards.
Do not engage the brakes.
Lean backwards without changing your sitting position.
Do not lean too far back over the backrest, the
wheelchair could overbalance.
LEANING OUT TO THE SIDE
Do not move your upper body beyond the rear wheel as the
wheelchair could overbalance.
With your free hand, for greater safety and stability, hold on to
the wheelchair.
Do not lean too far out to the side, the
wheelchair could overbalance.