Kerbs - Alternative Method; Escalators And Stairs - Invacare rea Azalea Assist Manual

6.6 KERBS – ALTERNATIVE METHOD
This method is generally used by experienced assist-
ants who are stronger than average. It can also be used
when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a
minimal obstacle.
The assistant steps backwards onto the pavement and
pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement. It is impor-
tant for the assistant to use his or 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.
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6.7 ESCALATORS AND STAIRS

Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair.
Find out whether there is a lift nearby.
We recommend that you receive help from two
assistants to get up and down stairs. One assistant
walks in front of the chair holding the frame of the
wheelchair, whilst the other assistant walks behind the
chair, holding the push handles. Check that the push
handles/push bar are securely fixed in place before
you start. Fold the anti-tip devices upwards. Balance
the wheelchair on the rear wheels until the balance
point is found. The wheelchair is then rolled down
the stairs, step by step, by letting the rear wheels roll
over the edge of each step. Assistants must not lift
by gripping the removable armrests or legrests. They
must remember to lift the chair at the correct points,
to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight
as possible.
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