Karma Ergo 2 Series - Safety; Doorways; Leaning; Negotiating Inclines

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2. Safety
2.1 Doorways
The safest way to operate the wheelchair is on level floors that are free of obstacles.
Whenever possible, use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands on the
handrims will allow you to maintain maximum balance. Do not try to force yourself over
an obstruction by propulsion and never use the sides of a doorway to pull yourself
through a passageway.
2.2 Leaning
CAUTION

Do not lean over either side of your wheelchair, since such an action may cause you to
lose balance and fall. (See Figure 2.1.)
 When sitting on the wheelchair, do not attempt to pick up objects by leaning forward.
(See Figure 2.2.)
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
2.3 Negotiating inclines
 Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping.
 When assisting, go straight up a slope. If the user needs to go down midway, walk
backwards until the user is on level ground. (See Figure 2.3 and 2.4.)
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.4