Vermeiren Bobby 24 Instruction Manual page 17

Riding with an attendant
Small kerbs (up or down) can be taken forward (E / F):
1. The attendant moves the wheelchair forward approaching the kerb.
Make sure the footplates won't touch the kerbs.
2. Lean backwards to reduce the pressure on the front wheels.
3. The attendant holds the handles firmly while moving forward. If
necessary he uses the tip cap to keep the front wheels lifted till they
have passed the kerb rim.
4. The attendant releases the pressure on the handles and tip cap to
put the front wheels on the ground.
5. Next, he holds the handles firmly while pushing the wheelchair with
the rear wheels up/down the kerb.
Higher kerbs should be taken backwards
1. The attendant reverses the wheelchair so that rear wheels approach
the kerb first (G / H).
2. Going down: Lean forward (G) to move your centre of gravity to the
front.
Going up: Lean backward (H) to move your centre of gravity to the
back.
3. The attendant pulls the wheelchair gently from/on the kerb.
3.4.5 Using stairs
CAUTION
•
Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants.
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Never try to use stairs that are not appropriate for wheelchairs.
To use the stairs while sitting in your wheelchair, next instructions should be followed:
1. Remove the footrests, see §2.4.4.
2. One attendant tips the wheelchair slightly backwards by the handles.
3. The second attendant grabs the wheelchair at the front of the frame,
on both sides of the wheelchair.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the
wheelchair.
5. Both attendants lift and pull the wheelchair from step to step while
the rear wheels roll over the steps.
6. After using the stairs, mount the footrests back in place, see §2.4.3.
Negotiating small kerbs with attendant
Negotiating high kerbs with attendant
Risk of injuries caused by tipping over
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Using your wheelchair
Using stairs
EN
Bobby 24
NL
2018-05
E
F
G
H