Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes; Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes - Invacare Tracer SX5 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following
methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters
clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.
WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the
wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground.
This could result in injury to the occu-
pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly
lower the front of the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk.
Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.
This method requires two assistants. The
second assistant should be positioned at
the front of the wheelchair lifting upward
on a non-removable (non-detachable) part
of the wheelchair frame when lifting the
wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair
when the wheelchair is being lowered to
the ground.
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FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With
WARNING
FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair
Without Step Tubes
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Safety/handling of wheelchairs
Step Tube
Step Tubes
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