Karman Healthcare S-Ergo 105(KM-1500?3) Owner's Manual page 19

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Figure 4.25
Figure 4.28
4.3.2 Tilting by the Attendant
Make sure both the user's feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
Make sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off.
Release both brakes.
Grasp both push handles firmly.
Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the back of the chair.
Tell the person in the chair that you are about to tilt the chair backwards.
Pull back with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot. This
will bring the chair onto the back wheels. (See Figure 4.29.)
CAUTION:
When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on its rear wheels
and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the
person in the chair will feel unsafe.
Lower the chair with your back straight, keep your foot on the anti-tipper and
lower the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground.
4.3.3 Tilting by the User
Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
Release both brakes.
Grasp both push rims and give a firm, sudden forward push immediately
before the obstacle, continue the momentum (be ready to keep pushing) until
the obstacle is mounted.
CAUTION:
This method should only be attempted by people experienced in wheelchair
use. Strong arms are also necessary. It is always better to have the help
Figure 4.26
Figure 4.29
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