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Ensure that only secure, non-detachable parts are used for
hand-hold supports.
When learning a new assistance technique, have an
experienced attendant help you before attempting it alone.
6.1.2 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.
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Use an elevator or other accepted safe means of
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transportation between floors.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move
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an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between
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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 attendants 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. 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.
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