Stairways - Invacare A-4 User Manual

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted
back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the
front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.
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 occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one
continuous movement. DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few
inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Turn
the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.
4.7

Stairways

WARNING
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down a stairway. Invacare
recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two
assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available:
Moving Up Stairs
1. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up.
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FIGURE 3
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Tipping - Curbs
Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair