Etac Twin User Manual page 16

10:6 OPERATING CONDITIONS Staircase: down
Always ask for help.
Never use an escalator, even if you have an assistant.
With assistant, forwards:
- Turn the anti-tippers upwards.
- Drive forwards to the first step and tilt the wheelchair back onto
the rear wheels, using the tipper if necessary.
- Descend carefully, one step at a time, keeping the wheelchair
balanced on its back wheels.
- After the last step set down the wheelchair onto all four wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-tippers back to the down position.
(!) If there are two assistants, one can help by lifting from in front
using lockable legrests, or by removing/swinging away standard
legrests and lifting by the frame.
(!) Assistants should remember while lifting to keep their backs as
straight as possible.
10:7 OPERATING CONDITIONS
Transferring into/out of the wheelchair
The method for transferring a user into/out of a wheelchair should be
practised together with trained personnel. This paragraph should be
used only in an advisory capacity.
With or without an assistant, sideways:
Before transference:
- Reverse the wheelchair 5-10 cm so that the castors are turned
fully forwards. The wheelchair should be placed as near to the
object of transference as possible.
- Apply the brakes, remove or swing up armrest/side guard and
legrest on the side you intend to move across.
With or without helper, forwards:
Before transference:
- Reverse the wheelchair 5-10cm so that the castors are turned
fully forwards. The wheelchair should be placed as near to the
object of transference as possible.
- Apply the brakes and swing the legrests in under the seat.
Never stand on the footrests as the chair may tip!
(!) Assistants should remember while lifting to keep their backs as
straight as possible.
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