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If particularly difficult obstacles are encountered an
attendant should always be present at the back of the
wheelchair in order to ensure complete safety.
Going over obstacles alone
Before attempting to go down a step or over any kind of
general obstacle alone (without the presence of an
attendant), you will need to have control over your
wheelchair and know how to tip it while maintaining your
balance over the rear wheels (see chapter 2.2 "Starting to
use your wheelchair").
Going down steps on your own
Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the
obstacle .
Raise the front wheels by tilting the wheelchair while
maintaining balance.
Move the rear wheels carefully down to the obstacle; during
this phase hold the handrails to control the descent.
Once the rear wheels have descended the obstacle, tilt the
(see fig. 4)
Fig. 4
wheelchair forward until the front wheels touch the ground
again.
Going up steps alone
(see figure 5)
Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the
obstacle .
Raise the front wheels and tip the chair back while maintaining
balance
Using the hand rims, carefully move the rear wheels forwards
until they touch the edge of the step.
Tip the wheelchair forward until the front wheels are on top of
the obstacle.
Lean forward in the chair so that the rear of the chair is lighter.
Hold the hand rims tightly and move the rear wheels forwards
bringing them over the top of the obstacle.
Fig.5
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