Snappi System User Manual
Document No: 053-05 v19
Page 57 of 66
March 2013
Snappi System User Manual.doc
6. For the comfort of the occupant always avoid pushing too fast or making sudden
fast turns, jerking, jolting and bumping. Many occupants are liable to be affected by
rough handling, which can cause loss of confidence, discomfort or pain.
7. Avoid kerbs. Wherever possible use ramped kerbs or slopes. This will make
pushing the wheelbase easier and safer and will be more comfortable for the
occupant.
8. Avoid steep kerbs and flights of steps because of the danger of losing your grip on
the wheelbase or of the occupant being tipped out. Always use a ramp or lift if
available. Do not push the chair down flights of stairs as this puts strain on the
pushchair and puts the occupant at risk.
9. To tip the wheelbase backwards when climbing kerbs, stand behind and whilst
holding onto the push handle with both hands, press down and pull backwards. This
will lift the front of the wheelbase.
IMPORTANT:
Take great care when doing this to avoid the combined weight of the wheelbase and
occupant overcoming your strength and tipping back onto you. Never try to tip the
wheelbase if the occupant is much heavier than you are.
10. Always look well ahead so that you have plenty of time to avoid hazards.
11. Be considerate to other people and watch out for pedestrians who may stop or
suddenly change direction.
8.2 Brakes
Always put the brake on when placing the child in or taking them out of the seat.
Do not leave the pushchair on a slope, even with the brake on. Always ensure that the
pushchair is on level ground to prevent risk of injury to the occupant.
Do not leave the brake on when the pushchair is not in use as this will damage the rear
wheels.
8.3 Comfort
1.
Always be considerate to the occupant.
2.
Before setting out on a journey make sure the occupant is comfortably and
correctly seated and that any safety harness is correctly fitted and adjusted.
Always ensure that both feet are supported and that clothing is tucked in and
cannot catch on doorways or other obstructions.
3.
Remember the occupant is in front of you. They will want to be part of your
conversations and interests. Also their view will be different to yours when it
comes to looking into shop windows, etc. it can be extremely frustrating to hear
