Invacare Solara 3G User Manual page 26

5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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 front of the wheelchair
in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. DO NOT let the
wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in
injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube
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.
Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. 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.
Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing down.
Solara 3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Step Tube
FIGURE 5.4 Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with
FIGURE 5.5 Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without
26
Step Tubes
Step Tube
Part No 1154295