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4.5
Kerbs and obstacles
Try to avoid kerbs and obstacles. Never ride up or down kerbs or obstructions unless you are
confident of negotiating them safely. Always tackle obstacles head on. If you are unsure about your
ability to tackle a kerb, get help. Always lean forward when going up a kerb.
4.5.1 Ascending a step
To climb a step in the front position, the career must position the wheelchair in front of the step. The
wheelchair must be tilted as described below until the front wheel reaches the step. Then push the
wheelchair on the step until the rear wheels reach it and, finally, pull the wheelchair upwards until the
rear wheels are on the step.
Note: If anti-tip device is on, there is a free space of 3 cm for recline the wheelchair. So this free
space only correspond a maximum free inclination of 4º degrees.
To climb a step in the rear position, the career must position the wheelchair so that the rear wheels
are against the step and he must be on the step itself. The wheelchair must be tilted as described
below and pull it on the step. Finally, you should lower your wheelchair making sure you do so when
the front wheels are already far enough off the step.
Note: With an anti-tip device on, there is a risk of damage the anti-tip when pulling the wheelchair
up and/or leaning against the step.
4.5.2 Descending s step
Position the rear wheels close to the edge of the step, carefully tilt the wheelchair backwards as
described below. Gently lower the wheelchair over the step and return to an upright position.
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