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Leaning backwards Position the wheelchair as close as
possible to the item you are trying to reach.
Do not over reach.
Do not lean over the backrest as this may cause the chair to
tip or become unstable.
DO NOT over reach backwards or sharply adjust your body
position as this may cause instability.
DO NOT stand on the footplates, this will cause the wheelchair to
tip forward. Always flip the footrests up and use the floor.
ALWAYS seek assistance whenever you are experiencing
difficulty.
Caution
On assessment of the wheelchair user the healthcare advisor
should be able to determine the persons stability when using a
wheelchair and if necessary recommend a wheelchair fitted with
anti-tipping levers.
Reclining / Tilting (For Attendant Purposes Only)
Grip the pushing handles firmly and place a foot on the
tipping lever.
Push down on the tipping lever until the balance point is
achieved. The attendant will feel the difference in weight
ratio and can control the tilt from the push handles and
tipping levers.
Turn the wheelchair in the direction required.
Returning from the tilted position, keep one foot on the
tipping lever and a firm grip on the pushing handle and
lower slowly to the ground.
The same procedure can be adopted to lower and raise persons up and down Kerbs.
An attendant should be available for kerb climbing.
The wheelchair should be tilted back in the manner described above.
Going up a kerb the wheelchair is pulled up and over backwards.
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