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User, driving up backwards:
This technique only works if there
is a low kerb/threshold, relative to
the installed height of the foot-
rests.
- Ensure that the anti-tips are
turned upwards.
- Reverse to the edge of the
kerb/threshold.
- Take a firm hold of the
handrims while at the same
time leaning forwards.
Be sure to turn the anti-
tips back to the down
position.
User, driving up forwards:
This method is recommended
only for experienced wheelchair
users.
- Ensure that the anti-tips are
turned upwards.
- Drive forward to the edge of
the kerb/threshold.
- Balance the wheelchair on its
rear wheels so that the cas-
tors wheels lift high enough
to come up on the pave-
ment. Take a firm hold of the
handrims while at the same
time leaning forwards with
your upper body.
Be sure to turn the anti-
tips back to the down
position.
Care giver, driving up forwards:
- Ensure that the anti-tips are
turned upwards.
- Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary
with help from the tilter, so
that the castor wheels come
up on the pavement.
- Lift by the push handles to
help the rear wheels up.
Be sure to turn the anti-
tips back to the down
position.
10 Driving technique, maneuvering
10:1 General
Parking: Increase the overall sup-
port base of the wheelchair by re-
versing for about 10 cm, thereby
ensuring the castor wheels swing
forwards.
If the user is left alone in the
wheelchair, ensure that the brakes
are applied and that the anti-tip is
swung down.
10:2 Driving technique, kerbs and raised thresholds: up
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