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HD Balance | Manual
5.5 Driving Technique
SLOPED SURFACES
When a user drives the wheelchair independently up a slope the
wheelchair is balanced by the user leaning forward. When driving
down a slope the user leans backward to balance the weight. Speed is
controlled by using the drive rings.
On steeper slopes the wheelchair should be driven by a caregiver.
Antitip devices must always be turned to the active position.
- Steep surfaces should be avoided due to the increased tipping risk.
- Surfaces that are wet, slipper, or uneven increase the risk of the
wheelchair slipping or tipping.
- The wheelchair should not be turned on a sloped surface due to
the increased tipping risk.
- When driving down a slope ensure that the user cannot slide out
of the wheelchair (Diagram 58).
CURBS / OBSTACLES - UPWARD WITH CAREGIVER
Tip the wheelchair up on the rear wheels by pushing down on the push bar
and holding with a foot on the tipping bar. Place the castors on the higher
surface, lift on the push bar and roll the wheelchair up. See Diagram 59.
- As caregiver remember to use a good ergonomic position.
- In some cases it may be necessary to turn up the antitip devices,
remember to turn them down again after moving.
- With a heavy user, tilt the seat back before tipping the wheelchair up.
This reduces the amount of force required of the caregiver.
CURBS / OBSTACLES - DOWNWARD WITH CAREGIVER
Back the wheelchair carefully down the edge. Balance with the push bar
until the castors have reached the lower surface.
- As caregiver remember to use a good ergonomic position.
- In some cases it may be necessary to turn up the antitip devices,
remember to turn them down again after moving.
STAIRS
Moving from one floor to another always comes with risk of injury for the
user and the caregivers. The preferred choice is therefore to use an elevator.
When there is no elevator, a ramp should be used. If there is no ramp and
stairs must be used, two caregivers should move the wheelchair and user.
UP STAIRS WITH CAREGIVERS - BACKWARDS
Before the wheelchair is moved up stairs the antitip devices must be
turned up or removed. The wheelchair is balanced up on the back wheels.
The caregiver behind the wheelchair lifts and pulls on the push bar. The
caregiver in front of the wheelchair supports and lifts on the seat frame
such that the wheelchair carefully glides over each step. The caregivers
must be careful with their positioning to avoid injury. Return antitip
devices to the active position after moving. See Diagram 60.
DOWN STAIRS WITH CAREGIVERS - FORWARD
Turn up the antitip devices. The wheelchair is balanced up on the back wheels. The caregiver behind the
wheelchair rolls the wheels down each step and holds back on the push bar. The caregiver in front supports
with hands on the frame such that the wheelchair carefully glides down each step. Return antitip devices to
the active position after moving.
- The wheelchair is not to be moved on an escalator.
- Never lift on the armrests or other unsecured parts.
Diagram 58.
Sloped surface.
Diagram 59.
Curb.
Diagram 60.
Stairs.