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Always ask for help.
Never use an escalator, even if a
care giver is available.
We always recommend using two
carers for this transfer. One who
walks behind and holds on to the
push handle and one who walks
in front and holds on to the frame
(or in the legrests if these are
lockable).
With care giver, backwards:
- Turn the anti-tips upwards
and ensure that height adjust-
able push handles are securely
tightened.
- Reverse the wheelchair to the
first step.
- Tilt the chair onto its rear
wheels, if necessary using the
tipper bar to help.
- Pull the wheelchair slowly
upwards, one step at a time,
keeping it balanced on the
rear wheels at all times.
- When the last step has been
cleared, continue backwards
so that the castor wheels are
over the ground before setting
down the wheelchair onto all
four wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the down position
after completed transfer.
(!) The care givers should remem-
ber to use the strength in their
legs and to keep their backs as
straight as possible while lift-
ing.
10 Driving technique, maneuvering
10:4 Driving technique inclined surface
Please read this important advice
for driving up or downhill careful-
ly to minimise the risk of tipping.
(!) Avoid turning round in the
middle of a hill. Always drive
as straight up/down as possi-
ble. It is better to ask for help
than to take a risk on your
own.
Uphill driving: Lean forwards to
correct your centre of balance.
10:5 Driving technique, stairs: up
Downhill driving: Lean against
the backrest to correct your centre
of balance. Control your speed
using the handrims, not by means
of the brakes!
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