Stairways And Escalators - Invacare TDXSP2 User Manual

2.1.2 Stairways and Escalators

WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper use on stairways and escalators may
cause injury, damage or death.
– DO NOT attempt to move an occupied
wheelchair between floors using a stairway or
escalator.
– DO NOT attempt to move an empty power
wheelchair between floors using an escalator.
– Observe and follow all safety warnings.
– Use instructions provided for safe transportation
between floors.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper lifting technique may cause injury or
damage.
– Use proper lifting techniques, assistance and
gear such as straps when available when lifting
heavy loads.
When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and
any accessories, move all wheelchair components
away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
• Use an elevator or other accepted safe means of
transportation between floors.
• Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move
an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs.
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• Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair
between floors when an elevator is NOT available:
1. If stairway or escalator is only means of access,
remove occupant of wheelchair and transport user
and wheelchair separately.
2. Invacare recommends using two assistants
and making thorough preparations prior to
transportation.
3. Ensure that only secure, non-detachable parts are
used for hand-hold supports.
4. Use safe lifting techniques.
5. Remove the batteries from wheelchair. Refer to
7.2.12 Removing the Batteries from the Wheelchair,
page 51.
6. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the
wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the ground
and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
7. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last
stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has
been carried away from the stairway.
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