Issue 10
50
Kerb climber
will clear the kerb, your seat angle is
at a maximum of 4° and your back
in an upright position.
10. Do not climb kerbs with the riser
option, while the seat is in a raised
position.
Dismounting the kerb
1. Reverse the chair slowly and carefully
until the rear wheels are on the edge
of the kerb.
2. Reverse as slowly as possible off the
kerb with the rear wheels. You will feel
more secure if you can lean forward, but
if you can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair
is extremely stable as long as you stay
within its limitation, you will be quite
safe. The front of the chair will naturally
follow down the kerb, as you continue
to drive slowly backwards.
WARNING
1. Please show the utmost consideration
for the other traffic on the road.
Remember that the last thing a car
or lorry driver expects to see is a
wheelchair backing off the kerb into
the road. If in any doubt, do not risk
crossing the road until you are certain
that it is safe.
2. Always cross the road as quickly as
possible, there may be other traffic.
3. Do not attempt to go up or down more
than a 10 cm (4”) high kerb.
4. Do not attempt to use the kerb climber
on a series of steps.
5. Do not attempt high kerbs if on steep
slopes or cambers.
6. Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity
of drain covers, uneven or gritty road
surfaces.
7. Do not attempt to dismount a kerb any
higher than 5 cm (2”) in the forwards
direction.
8. Do not mount or dismount kerbs at
an angle other than straight on (90°)
to the edge of the kerb.
9.
Prior to climbing ensure your legrests