Moving On Slopes; Negotiating Steps Or Kerbs - Vermeiren V100 Instruction Manual

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2.10 Moving on slopes

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have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.
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forward. To improve a better stability.

2.11 Negotiating steps or kerbs

2.11.1
Riding down low kerbs can be done moving forwards. Make sure that the foot rests don't
touch the ground.
Higher kerbs can be taken forward with an attendant:
1. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
2. Get past the kerbs while moving on the rear wheels.
3. Put the wheelchair back on the four wheels.
Control your speed – Moving on slopes as slow as possible.
Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant doesn't
Risk of tipping over – Lean forward to move your centre of gravity
1. If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt.
2. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum
slope angles (upwards and downwards) are mentioned in
table 1.
3. Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope.
4. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
Getting down steps or kerbs
A practiced user can negotiate small steps or kerbs by himself:
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enough experience with your wheelchair, ask
assistance of an attendant.
1. Bring balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure
on the front wheels.
2. Negotiate the kerbs.
Risk of tipping over – If you don't have
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