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59, 59-T EZ Glide®
8.
Move the chair slowly downward until the
resting on the top two or three steps. This establishes
the glide angle (Figure 25).
9.
To maintain the glide angle as you descend, work
together as follows:
The
head-end operator applies slight downward
○
pressure on the extended lift bar.
The
foot-end operator applies slight upward
○
pressure on the foot-end lift handles.
10.
Both Operators:
When the chair reaches the bottom
of the steps and the rear wheels are on the floor, the
head-end operator tips the chair forward until all four
wheels are on the floor and the foot-end operator
retracts the lift handles (Figure 26).
11.
Head-End Operator:
lift bar to a comfortable height, then roll the chair.
To Pause During the Descent
To pause during the descent, tilt the chair forward
just enough to allow the rear wheels to rest on the
step while both operators hold the chair in place
(Figure 27).
To continue down the stairs, tilt the chair back to the
glide angle and engage the belts on the steps.
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tracks are
Close the tracks and adjust the
Figure 25 - Establishing
the Glide Angle
Figure 26 -
Preparing to
Roll the Chair
Figure 27 - Pausing on the Stairs
Using the Chair
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