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2. In the second method the attendant is already standing on the pavement and
makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to
the pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards.
This way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair
on the pavement. The attendant needs to make sure that the front wheels are
on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down.
Warnings:
Do not drive into curbs!
Going down the pavement:
The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb. Then the user should
lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point. When the
wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb.
When the wheelchair is off the pavement, the attendant can let the front wheels
back onto the ground.
4.3 Going up and down ramps
Inspect the slope always for risks, such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces
before you drive off.
Warning:
Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending. This
changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards.
You may recall earlier in the manual that you were instructed to ensure the footrests
are a minimum 7 cm from the ground. One reason for this is that when you are
descending a slope you need a minimum of this amount of clearance in order to
ensure the footplates do not catch the end of the slope.
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