Strongback Mobility TGA 1300003, Инструкция по эксплуатации и руководство владельца

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Getting Around
The wheelchair is designed for getting around with an assistant. The manoeuvrability of the
wheelchair is excellent because the front wheels are smaller and the wheelchair is light and
easy to rotate. The user's arms are best kept in the lap or on the armrests to prevent any
risk of injury during transportation.
Ramps, Steps, Pavements
Here are a few tips to master ramps and obstacles as easily as possible
Ramps
Never use a ramp with a slope greater than 7 degrees. Prior to any use of ramps, wheelchair
users and helpers should practice with a qualified physiotherapist or retailer to know the
correct technique and their own limits. If you must stop on the ramp be sure to avoid any
abrupt movement as this could lead to a loss of balance. To keep stability on the ramp while
moving NEVER tighten the wheel brake or suddenly change direction.
Manoeuvre down from pavements
The easiest way to get down from a sidewalk is by walking the wheelchair backwards. This is
best started a few steps away from the edge. The assistant needs to ensure safety
throughout the manoeuvre by looking over his / her shoulder. The assistant should pull the
wheelchair close until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb and then he / she may
step down. Next, the assistant should slowly roll the rear wheels down to the lower level.
Once the rear wheels are down, the wheelchair is carefully tilted backwards so that the
front wheels are raised in the air. The assistant can then take small steps backward while
balancing the wheelchair in this tilted position until the front wheels are clear of the
sidewalk. Finally, the wheelchair can be turned to the desired walking direction and the
front wheels can be lowered back down to the ground.
Manoeuvre up onto pavements
To move up onto the sidewalk, it is easiest to walk the wheelchair forward. Once the
wheelchair is close enough to the sidewalk curb, tilt the wheelchair backwards and lift both
of the front wheels into the air. After two to three small steps forward, the front wheels
should be above the pavement and can be lowered down to the upper level. Next, push the
wheelchair until the rear wheels hit the curb and roll / lift the wheelchair to the upper level
and move forward away from the edge. We strongly recommend the use of drop kerbs
whenever possible.