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VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
7. Make sure armrests are out of the way and do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will
reduce the risk that the chair will tip or move away from you.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. CURBS & STEPS
WARNING
1. Each person who helps you should read and follow the warn-
ings “For Safe Use” (Section VII) and “For Attendants”
(Section V, Part K).
2. Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone.
3. Unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way, so they
do not interfere.
4. Do not try to climb a high curb or step UNLESS you have help.
Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and
tip over.
5. Go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb
or descend at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
6. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or
step can damage your chair or loosen fasteners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. STAIRS
WARNING
1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone
to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings
“For Attendants” (Section V, Part K), and “For Safe Use”
(Section VII).
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
K. ESCALATORS
WARNING
NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an
attendant. If you do, a fall or tip-over is likely.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
b. Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on
a down slope. If you go too fast you may lose control.
c. Ask for help any time you are in doubt.
9. Ramps At Home & Work - For your safety, ramps at home
and work must meet all legal requirements for your area. We
recommend:
a. Width: At least four feet wide.
b. Guardrails: To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must
have guardrails (or raised borders at least three inches
high).
c. Slope: Not more than a 10% grade.
d. Surface: Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other non-skid
material. (Make sure there is no lip, bump or depression.)
e. Bracing: Ramps must be STURDY. You may need bracing
so ramps do not “bow” when you ride on them.
f. Avoid A Drop Off: You may need a section at the top or
bottom to smooth out the transition.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
H.TRANSFER
WARNING
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires
good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point
during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not
below you. To Avoid A Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe
transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the rear
wheels from rolling.
NOTE–
This will NOT keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.
3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low
tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between
the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause
the chair to tip.
