Transport In The Car - Vermeiren 708D User Manual

Higher kerbs are negotiated backwards:
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the kerb.
2. Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3. Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the kerb.
4. Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate kerbs by himself:
1. Drive until the kerbs.
2. Ensure that the footplates do not touch the kerbs.
3. Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4. Role the front wheels balancing over the kerbs.
5. Bend forward for more stability.
6. Role the rear wheels over the kerbs.
2.11.3 Taking stairs
WARNING
To take stairs while you are sitting in the wheelchair:
1. Remove the footrests (see §2.4).
2. One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3. The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5. Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6. Mount the footrests back after taking the stairs (see §2.4).

2.12 Transport in the car

WARNING

See that the wheelchair is attached properly to avoid injury from the passengers
during collision or sudden braking.
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NEVER use the same seatbelt to attach the wheelchair and passenger.
1. Remove footrests and accessories.
2. Store footrests and accessories safely.
3. If possible, fold the wheelchair and remove the wheels.
4. Place the wheelchair in the luggage place.
5. If the wheelchair and the passenger compartment is NOT separated, attach the
frame of the wheelchair securely to the vehicle. You can use the available safety belts in
the vehicle.
Risk of tipping over – Always take stairs with 2 attendants.
Risk of injury
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