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5. Negotiating Obstacles
5.1 Forwards
The chair should be tilted by the helper until the front castors have
passed over the kerbs. Move the chair forward until the rear wheels
touch the kerb and gently lower the front castors over the pavement.
Push down on the foot bars until the rear wheels have mounted the
kerb. The chair should not be lifted by the handles alone.
5.2 Backwards
The chair should be positioned so that the rear wheels are against
the kerb. The helper should then tilt the chair backwards and then
pull the chair until the rear wheels mount the kerb. The front castors
should only be lowered to the ground when the chair has been
pulled sufficiently away from the kerb.
5.3 Upward and Downward slopes
Always go straight up and down slopes to avoid the possibility of the
chair overturning. Avoid steep slopes, which may cause instability.
Abruptly changing directions whilst going down an incline could
cause instability or possible tipping over.
Do not use the parking brakes to slow your descent on an
incline.
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