Karma Ergo 2 Series - Kerbs (Curbs); Stairs

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 To avoid danger, do not drive over 7 degrees of incline. When negotiating inclines,
don’t propel over 3 degrees of incline diagonally.
 Avoid stopping on an incline, it can potentially cause you to lose control of the
wheelchair.
 Do not use the wheel locks to slow down or stop the wheelchair. This could cause it
to seize up, causing you to lose control or fall out of the wheelchair.
 Whenever possible, utilize help from an assistant/attendant while negotiating inclines.
CAUTION
Although the product has met ISO 7176-1 requirements, we still recommend you not to
cross a slope (in any direction) greater than 7 degrees. If you have to cross slopes in
your daily activities, we suggest you purchase and install anti-tippers to increase the
stability of the wheelchair.
2.4 Kerbs (curbs)
 Whenever possible, utilize help from an assistant/attendant. If you have assistance,
make sure that your wheelchair is equipped with push handles.
 Avoid hard impacts when descending a kerb (curb). A hard impact could adversely
affect the wheelchair.
 Never try to scale or descend kerbs (curbs) that exceed a normal height.
 Always take care when climbing kerbs (curbs) or turning on slopes and never move
in reverse without an assistant/attendant.
2.5 Stairs
 Always use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium. One
assistant (at the back) holds the wheelchair up against the first step, gripping the
handles firmly to lift. The second assistant, holding firmly a fixed part of the front
frame, lifts the wheelchair above the stairs and holds it while the first attendant
places one foot on the following step and repeat the operation.
 Never go down steps forwards, whether solo or with an attendant.
 Never use an escalator for transport. Use an elevator instead.