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S. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
The center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope.
NOTE– “Slope” includes a ramp or sidehill. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Never use this chair on a slope unless you are sure it is safe.
When in doubt, have someone help you.
Beware Of:
1.Steep slopes. Do Not use this chair on a slope or incline greater than 7°.
2.Wet or slippery surfaces (such as when ice, snow, water or oil film is present). A loss of traction may cause a fall or
3.A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may cause a fall or
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T.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL
1.Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction.
2.Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
•Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.
•Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
3.Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side.
4.Lean or press your body uphill. This will help adjust for a change in the center of balance caused by the slope.
5.Keep your chair moving at a slow, steady speed. Keep control over the chair at all times.
•On a descent, do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal speed.
•If the chair picks up speed, center the joystick to slow down or stop.
NOTE– The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help control your speed when driving on a slope or uphill.
•If you stop,
U.RAMPS AT HOME & WORK
Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area.
1.For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards.
2.NOTE– The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate plat- form; landing size; doors and the direction of swing; and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle.
At A Minimum:
1.Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going over the edge.
2.Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of slope length.
3.Ramp surface must be even, and have a
4.You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or
5.Ramp must be sturdy. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it.
V. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and build- ings to help you move from one level to another.
1.Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off the platform. (Be aware that a
2.Make sure there is not a lip or
3.Always secure the rider with a positioning belt to help prevent falls during transfers.
4.Avoid moving forward if a wheel is “hung up” on the lip of the ramp. Backup, reposition the caster for a more direct approach and slowly try again.
W.CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
1.Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than one and a half (1.5) inches high. Doing so may:
•Result in a fall or
•Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners.
2.To prevent a fall or
3.If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk and use extreme care.
•Go as straight up or straight down as you can. Never turn or climb or descend at an angle as a fall or
•Proceed slowly, at a steady speed.
4.Avoid driving along curb edges and
X.STAIRS
Never use this chair to go up or down stairs, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or
Y. ESCALATORS
Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or
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