Stairways; Escalators - Invacare 9000 Topaz Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Stairways

DO NOT attempt to move an occupied wheelchair between floors using a stairway.
Use an elevator to move an occupied wheelchair between floors. If moving a
wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant must be removed
and transported independently of the wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied wheelchair
up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making
thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for
hand-hold supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lift-
ing by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.3.
Follow this procedure for moving the
wheelchair between floors when an
elevator is not available:
1. Remove the occupant from the
wheelchair.
2. Bend your knees and keep your back
straight.
3. 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.
4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway.

Escalators

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
FIGURE 2.3 Stairways
WARNING
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