4.4.7 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs
4.4.7.1 Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available.
Use ramps or lifts wherever possible.
4.4.7.2 Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of the
combined weight of the person and the wheelchair.
4.4.7.3 Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with the
front attendants hands just under the front of the seat, with the back
attendant's hands holding the frame just under the push handles.
ā Never hold on to movable or detachable parts
ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
Straighten legs to lift the wheelchair. Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of
how you place your feet -- do not cross them and trip yourself up.
5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 Daily Check
Check the following items before traveling. If you find anything abnormal, visit your
KARMA wheelchair dealer for further inspection before using it.
5.1.1 Examine brakes, checking for wear, damage and misalignment. Replacing or
adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved repairer.
5.1.2 Check that the handgrips are not damaged and are securely bonded to the
push handles.
5.1.3 Check anti-tippers are not damaged and are securely attached.
5.1.4 Check that the anti-tippers' wheels and frame are not damaged and are
securely mounted.
5.1.5 Before using the wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all
parts for damage or wear and have a qualified technician replace it if
necessary. Check all parts for proper adjustment. Inspect brakes for proper
operation.
5.1.6 The wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
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