Karma Ergo-Lite Series - 4.26 Tilting by the Attendant; 4.27 Tilting by the User; 4.28 Going Down Kerbs

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4.26 Tilting by the Attendant
4.26.1 Make sure both the user's feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
Make sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off.
4.26.2 Release both brakes.
4.26.3 Grasp both push handles firmly.
4.26.4 Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the back of the
wheelchair.
4.26.5 Tell the person in the wheelchair that you are about to tilt the wheelchair
backwards.
4.26.6 Pull back with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot. This
will bring the wheelchair onto the back wheels. (See Figure 4.58)
CAUTION:
● When a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on the rear
wheels and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold
and the person in the wheelchair will feel unsafe.
● Lower the wheelchair with your back straight, keep your foot on the
anti-tipper and lower the wheelchair slowly forwards softly to the ground.
4.27 Tilting by the User
4.27.1 Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
4.27.2 Release both brakes.
4.27.3 Grasp both handrims and give a firm, sudden forward push immediately
before the obstacle, continue the momentum (be ready to keep pushing)
until the obstacle is mounted.
CAUTION:
● This method should only be attempted by people experienced in wheelchair
use. Sufficient muscle strength is also necessary. It is always better to have
the help of an attendant.
● Leaning backwards causes the caster to rise higher BUT it is much safer to
lean forwards and stay balanced.
4.28 Going Down Kerbs
Please note: It is always better to avoid kerbs where possible by using ramped
kerbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the aid of an
attendant.