Sunrise Medical Ruby, Garnet To Climb a Curb or Single Step, To Descend a Curb or Single Step

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VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS

1.Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task.

2.The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult your health care professional for instructions.

A.TO CLIMB A CURB OR SINGLE STEP

The following is one way to safely help a rider climb a curb or single step going

FORWARD:

1.Stay behind the chair.

2.Face the curb and tilt the chair 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.

B.TO DESCEND A CURB OR SINGLE STEP

The following is one way to safely help a rider descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:

1.Stay at the rear of the chair.

2.Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and pull it backward.

3.Proceed carefully. Look over your shoulder and carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level.

4.Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step. Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.

5.When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back to its balance point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step.

6.Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward. Be sure to look where you are going. Turn the chair around and gently lower front casters to the ground.

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