SOMA SM-100.3 Series, Руководство пользователя

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2.3.3 Avoid stopping on an incline; it can potentially cause you to lose
control of the chair.
2.4 Kerb(Curbs)
2.4.1 Avoid hard impacts when descending a curb. A hard impact could
adversely affect the chair.
2.4.2 Never try to scale or descend curbs that exceed a normal height
(30-50mm).
2.4.3 Always be careful when climbing curbs and never move up or down
a curb in reverse without an assistant.
2.5 Stairs
2.5.1 Always use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of
equilibrium. One assistant (in the back) holds the wheelchair up against
the first step, gripping the handles firmly to lift. The second assistant,
holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame, lifts the wheelchair above
the stairs and holds it while the first attendant places one foot on the
following step and repeat the operation. (See Figure 2.1)
2.5.2 Never go down steps forwards.
2.5.3 Never use an escalator for transport, use an elevator.
Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2
2.6 General
2.6.1 Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out
of the chair.
2.6.2 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.