Onto A Kerb/ Off A Kerb; Kerbs - Alternative Method - Invacare XLT Max User Manual

6.5 Onto a kerb/ off a kerb

This method is for when the assistant is always behind
the wheelchair and creates the greatest safety for the
user.
The following advice is for the assistant:
Illustration 1
Adjust the anti-tip device upwards. Ensure that the
user's feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot
slide off. Then lean the wheelchair backwards and push
it forwards against the kerb.
Illustration 2
Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the
pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as
possible, before you lift up the whole wheelchair.
Illustration 3
Lean forward and lift/roll the wheelchair over the
pavement edge.
Illustration 4
Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the
weight is divided on all four wheels. Ensure that the
wheelchair does not roll backwards
Follow the procedure above, but in reverse order (step
4, 3, 2 and then 1) to move off a kerb.
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6.6 Kerbs - alternative method

Generally this method is used by experienced assistants
who are stronger than average. The method can also be
used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes
a minimal obstacle.
The assistant goes backwards onto the pavement and
then pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement. It is
important for the assistant to use his/her body correctly
to prevent injury. Tip the wheelchair backwards and
roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement. Take
particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery
6.7 Stairs and escalators
We advise you to avoid going up/down stairs in your
wheelchair where possible, and to choose an alternative
route instead.
We recommend that you receive help from two assis-
tants to get up and down stairs. One assistant goes
in front of the chair and hold the frame of the wheel-
chair, whilst the other assistant goes behind the chair
and holds the push handles. Fold the anti-tip device
upwards. Balance the wheelchair on the drive wheels
until the balance point is found. The wheelchair is then
rolled down the stairs, step by step, by letting the drive
wheels roll over the edge of each step. Assistants must
remember not to hold removable armrests or legrests.
In addition, assistants should remember to lift correctly,
using their legs and keeping their backs as straight as
possible.
Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair.
Find out whether there is a lift nearby.
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