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2.11.2
Moving up steps or curbs
Moving up steps or curbs with attendant as follows:
Higher curbs are negotiated backwards:
1.
Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curbs.
2.
Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3.
Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curbs.
4.
Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate curbs by himself:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – If you have not enough experience to control
the wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
2.11.3
Taking of stairs
Taking of stairs while you staying in the wheelchair shall be according following rules:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Taking of stairs shall always with 2 attendants.
1.
Remove the footrests.
2.
One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3.
The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4.
Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5.
Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6.
Mounting the footrests back after taking the stair.
An experienced user can negotiate higher curbs by himself. This is
best done backwards.
1.
Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the
curbs.
2.
Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
3.
Move the wheelchair close to the curbs.
4.
Use the hand rim to roll-off wheelchair from the curbs in a
controlled manner.
1.
Prevent the footplates from touching the curbs.
2.
Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just
enough to move the front wheels over the curbs.
3.
Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear
wheel.
4.
Place the front wheels on the curbs.
5.
Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the curb.
1.
Drive until the curbs.
2.
Ensure that the footplates do not touch the curbs.
3.
Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4.
Role the front wheels balancing over the curbs.
5.
Bend forward for more stability.
6.
Role the rear wheels over the curbs.
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