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Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping
the wheelchair.
3. Gently lower the front casters. AVOID JARRING THE USER.
4.3.4.2 Going down kerbs (curbs) backwards with an attendant
CAUTION
This is the easier and smoother method, BUT it requires the attendant to step backwards
into the road.
1. Back the wheelchair to the kerb (curb) edge and be careful that the rear wheels
are equally near the edge.
2. Grasping the push handles, gently lower the rear wheels onto the road. Be
prepared to control the weight as it descends, and ensure that the rear wheels
touch ground at the same time.
3. Tilt the wheelchair back slightly and pull the tilted wheelchair far enough into the
road so that the front casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the kerb
(curb).
4.3.5 Going up kerbs (curbs)
NOTE
This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best method is to
go up kerbs (curbs) forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically
less demanding for the attendant.
4.3.5.1 Going up kerbs (curbs) forwards with an attendant
1. As the footrests nearly touch the kerb (curb), tilt the wheelc h a ir. The wheelchair
should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto
the pavement.
2. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are touching the kerb (curb).
Then, continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving the
wheelchair forwards.
4.3.5.2 Going up kerbs (curbs) backwards with an attendant
CAUTION
For safety’s sake, we do not recommend using this method.