12.9.2 Transfer out the wheelchair ..................................................... 27
12.10 Driving and steering the wheelchair ............................................ 28
12.10.1 General use for user and attendant .................................... 28
12.10.2 Tipping backwards by the user ........................................... 29
12.11 Negotiating steps and kerbs ........................................................ 30
12.11.1 Going down a step with an attendant .................................. 30
12.11.2 Going down a step with an attendant .................................. 31
12.11.3 Going down a step by the user ........................................... 31
12.12 Going up and down stairs ........................................................... 31
12.13 Negotiating ramps and slopes ..................................................... 32
12.13.1 Use on slopes: going on downhill slopes ............................ 32
12.14 Use on slopes: driving on uphill slopes ....................................... 33
12.15 Stability and balance when seated .............................................. 33
12.15.1 Leaning forward ................................................................... 33
12.15.2 Leaning backward ............................................................... 34
13. Transport of the wheelchair ..................................................................... 35
13.1 4-point tie down restraint system .................................................... 35
13.1.1 Transportation guideline .......................................................... 37
13.1.2 Safety belt ............................................................................... 38
13.2 Transportation on an airplane ......................................................... 41
13.2.1 The wheelchair’s dimensions and weight................................ 41
14. Maintenance and repairs ......................................................................... 42
14.1 Daily check ...................................................................................... 42
14.2 Maintenance schedule .................................................................... 43
14.3 Tools ................................................................................................ 45
14.4 Cleaning .......................................................................................... 46
14.4.1 Upholstery, cloth / air mesh ..................................................... 46
14.4.2 Metal surfaces ......................................................................... 46
14.4.3 Plastic covers .......................................................................... 46