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To climb a step or curb going FORWARD:
1.Stay behind the mobility device.
2.Face the curb and tilt the mobility device up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step.
3.Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge.
4.Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level.
I.CLIMBING STAIRS
1.Use at least two attendants to move this mobility device up stairs.
2.Move the mobility device and rider BACKWARD up the stairs.
3.The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the mobility device back to its balance point.
4.A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a
5.The attendants move to the next stair up. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing.
J.DESCENDING STAIRS
1.Use at least two attendants to move an occupied mobility device down stairs.
2.Move the mobility device and rider FORWARD down the stairs.
3.The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the mobility device to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
4.A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the frame. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
5.The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing.
k. ESCALATORS
NEVER use this mobility device on an escalator, even with an attendant.
l. MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance of your mobility device will ensure a long life for the product. Inspect and maintain this mobility device per the Maintenance details listed in the back of this booklet. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the product before use.
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