Negotiating Steps Or Curbs - Vermeiren Gemini Instruction Manual

1. If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt.
2. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and
downwards) are mentioned in table 1.
3. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
4. Push the wheelchair up or down the slopes.

2.11 Negotiating steps or curbs

2.11.1 Getting down steps or curbs
Riding down curbs can be done moving forwards. Make sure that the footrest do not touch
the ground.
1. Ask the attendant/parent to tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
2. Get past the curbs while moving on the rear wheels.
3. Put the wheelchair back on the four wheels.
2.11.2 Moving up steps or curbs
Moving up steps or curbs with attendant as follows:
1. Prevent the footrest from touching the curbs.
2. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just enough to move the front
wheels over the curbs.
3. Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear wheel.
4. Place the front wheels on the curbs.
5. Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the curb.
Higher curbs are negotiated backwards:
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curbs.
2. Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3. Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curbs.
4. Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
2.11.3 Taking of stairs
Taking of stairs while you staying in the wheelchair shall be according following rules:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Taking of stairs shall always with 2 attendants.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Lifting the wheelchair while the patient is seated in
the wheelchair is forbidden! Always keep the rear wheels on the ground/stairs.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Wear suitable safety belt systems while being
transported (information obtainable from your specialist dealer).
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WARNING:
Risk of injury or damages – No persons or objects should be below
the wheelchair while being transported.
1. Remove the accessories.
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. Mounting the accessories back after taking the stair.
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