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10.4 MOVING WHEELCHAIR UP A KERB WITH AN ATTENDANT
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WARNING
WARNING! This should only ever be done
with an attendant and not performed by
a user on their own. It is very important
the above steps are followed to prevent
injury to both the user and the attendant.
1. Push the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET FIRST.
2. The attendant should push down on the rear foot
peg to slightly incline the chair.
DO NOT tilt the chair back with the push handles.
3. Once the front wheels are firmly on the ground
above the kerb, the rear wheels should be pushed
against the kerb to propel the entire chair to rest
above the kerb.
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WARNING
WARNING! This should only ever be done
with an attendant and not performed by
a user on their own. It is very important
the above steps are followed to prevent
injury to both the user and the attendant.
10.5 MOVING WHEELCHAIR DOWN A KERB OR SINGLE STEP WITH AN ATTENDANT
1. Reverse the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET LAST.
2. The attendant should check for cars or
obstructions prior to commencing the descent.
3. The attendant should slowly lower the rear wheels
down to the road surface, ensuring not to tip
the chair.
4. Once the rear wheels are firmly on the road
surface, the front wheels should be slowly lowered
onto the road surface.
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WARNING
WARNING! This wheelchair is designed
for safe use on level ground and forward/
rearward slopes of up to 6 degreed. This
equates to a 1:10 rise over run. Users
should not exceed 6 degree slopes, even
with tippers extended.
WARNING
WARNING! Exceeding a gradient beyond
6 degrees may beach the wheelchair on
the extended tippers leaving it unsteady
and immovable for an occupant.
10.6 MOVING WHEELCHAIR DOWN A KERB OR SINGLE STEP WITH AN ATTENDANT
>6°
<6°
WARNING
WARNING! Exceeding a gradient beyond 6 degrees without anti-tippers extended may
cause the wheelchair to tip rearwards unless an attendant or carer is behind the wheelchair.
In the absence of an attendant or carer such situations may risk serious injury or death to
the user.
WARNING
ALWAYS ensure that a carer is behind the wheelchair when navigating gradients over
6 degrees.
WARNING
ALWAYS ensure anti-tippers are in the extended position when an attendant is not behind
the chair.
WARNING
WARNING! Slopped or uneven terrain
This wheelchair is designed for use on flat-level surfaces. If encountering sloped or uneven
terrain an alternative route should be sought. If impossible a carer should always be present,
and use the attendant brakes to control speed and ensure the wheelchair continues straight
forward until reaching flat ground.
WARNING
WARNING! Maintaining stationary position
When not propelling the wheelchair the brakes should be applied in the locked position
at all times.
WARNING
WARNING! Protecting hands when self-propelling
When slowing or braking the wheelchair using the self-propelling hand rims, heat can be
created via friction. To protect the skin integrity of the hands, it is strongly suggested that
the user wear wheelchair gloves.
WARNING
WARNING! DO NOT travel down kerbs or single steps without an attendant carer
NEVER attempt to transit down multiple steps with or without an attendant carer.
WARNING
WARNING! When self-propelling the wheelchair, it is strongly suggested that anti-tip wheels
are fitted. If anti-tip wheels are in the raised position or not fitted to the chair an attendant
carer should stand behind the wheelchair holding the handles.
OTHER IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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