Vermeiren 708D User Manual page 14

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3.7.3 Negotiating steps or kerbs
Getting down steps or kerbs
WARNING
Higher kerbs can be taken forward with an attendant:
1. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
2. Get past the kerbs while moving on the rear wheels.
3. Put the wheelchair back on the four wheels.
An experienced user can negotiate higher kerbs by himself. This is best done backwards.
Moving up steps or kerbs
WARNING
Move 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:
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.
Risk of tipping over – If you do not have enough experience with your
wheelchair, ask assistance of an attendant.
Riding down low kerbs can be done moving forwards. Make sure that the
footrests do not touch the ground. A practiced user can negotiate small steps
or kerbs by himself:
1. Bring balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure on the front
wheels.
2. Negotiate the kerbs.
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 the wheelchair off the kerb in a
controlled manner.
Risk of tipping over – If you do not have enough experience with your
wheelchair, ask assistance of an attendant.
1. Prevent the footplates 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.
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