Vermeiren V200D Instruction Manual page 13

2.11.2 Moving up steps or kerbs
Moving up steps or kerbs with attendant as follows:
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:
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Risk of tipping over – If you haven't enough experience to control the
WARNING:
wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
An experienced user can negotiate higher kerbs by himself. This is
best done backwards.
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the
kerb.
2. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
3. Move the wheelchair close to the kerbs.
4. Use the hand rim to roll-off wheelchair from the kerb in a
controlled manner.
1. Prevent the foot rests from touching the kerb.
2. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just
enough to move the front wheels over the kerb.
3. Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear
wheel.
4. Place the front wheels on the kerb.
5. Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the kerb.
1. Drive until the kerbs.
2. Ensure that the footrest don't touch the kerbs.
3. Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4. Role the frontwheels balancing over the kerbs.
5. Bend forwards for more stability.
6. Role the rear wheels over the kerbs.
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