OSD Standart Millenium II User Manual page 8

Slopes
Make sure to follow the instructions below, when going up or down a
slope, to avoid the risk of tipping over.
Do not change direction while driving up/down a slope.
Push the wheelchair in a straight line when going both uphill or downhill.
If you are in doubt when approaching a gradient, ask someone to help
you rather than running unnecessary risks.
Going uphill: lean your body forward to balance the centre of gravity.
Going downhill: lean your body backwards to balance the centre of gravity.
Use the handrims to adjust the speed, do not use the brakes.
Stairs
Always ask someone to help you!
Never use escalators, neither on your own nor with an attendant.
Going up the stairs facing backwards with an attendant's help
- Pull the wheelchair back to the first step.
- Tilt the wheelchair backwards on the rear wheels, also using the tilt-lever.
- Slowly pull the wheelchair up each step, one step at a time, balancing
it on the rear wheels.
- After the last step, pull the wheelchair back and make sure the castors
have cleared the obstacle before "lowering" all four wheels on the ground.
If the wheelchair user is assisted by two people, one person can be of
help by lifting the wheelchair from the fixed legrests or by removing
the legrests and lifting the wheelchair up from the frame.
The attendants are recommended to carry out these operations by using
their leg strength and avoiding to bend or put pressure on their backs.
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