Stairways - Invacare Veranda User Manual

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Tipping - Curbs
Place foot on 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 occupant and/or damage to the
wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk.
Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the
curb.
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Stairways

WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable
(detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up or down the stairs.
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:
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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
FIGURE 3 Tipping - Curbs
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Step Tube
Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair