Lifestand LSC User Manual page 11

LSC
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Operation - Turning
Turning your wheelchair at high speeds can create the possibility of the wheelchair tipping and per-
sonal injury. The possibility of tipping can be increased by high turning speed, sharp turns, uneven
surfaces, abrupt changes in direction, and driving from an area of low traction (e.g. lawn) to an area
of high traction (e.g. sidewalk).
To protect against tipping, personal injury and property damage, reduce speed and reduce the sharp-
ness of your turn when turning.
Overcoming steps or stairways
Whatever the obstacle, always approach slowly preferably assisted by a third person.
The front wheels can be elevated off of the ground by (the attendant) stepping on the Anti-Tip tube on
the rear of the chair and simultaneously pulling back and down on the Push Handles. While it is not
recommended that the chair be tipped back any further (the Anti-Tip wheels hitting the floor), it is pos-
sible. This would be done by rotating the Anti-Tip tubes to the up position (see page 19).
Make certain to return the Anti-Tips to the operating position when the operation is completed.
Going up and down a slope
Going up, always lean the trunk forward and avoid changing direction abruptly. Going down, always
lean backwards. It is also important to keep speed and direction under control.
Make certain that the wheelchair is directed straight up or down the slope. Never attempt to traverse
or make turns on a slope.
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