Invacare Variance Plus manual Stairs, Advice to third persons

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METHOD 3 - ( Figure 14 ) Kerbs, steps, platforms.

As a general rule, if you are using the wheelchair without assistance, do not try to negotiate obstacles more than 30 mm high, unless your wheelchair is fitted with anti-tip wheels which minimise the risk of tipping up backwards.

1.5 - Stairs

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We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up or down stairs. Two people are required for this.

Advice to third persons

Make sure that you get hold of fixed, non-removable parts only. Use the following procedure for going up stairs

( Figure 15 )

1.Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium. One helper (at the back) holds the wheelchair up against the first step, gripping the handles firmly to lift.

2.The second helper, holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame, lifts the wheelchair above the stairs and holds it while the first helper places one foot on the following step and repeats the operation.

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3.The wheelchair must not be lowered until the last step has been negotiated and until the chair is clear of the stairs.

WARNING

Escalators

Do not use an escalator to move a wheelchair from one floor to another. This may lead to serious injury.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Proper use Wheelchair userIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair Do not lean out beyond the armest. Figure Leaning forwardsTo support yourself and lean over To lean backwardsLock Both Brakes Transferring sideways to other seatsTilting balancing on the rear wheels Method 1 Figure Tilting, kerbsStairs Advice to third personsDownward slopes Slopes operating limitsSlopes Upward slopesTo fold Use your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchairTo unfold Figure Checking the general condition Safety checks and maintenance Checking performancePropelling the wheelchair Checks to be made Transport Warranty terms and conditionsLimitation of liability Summary of instructions for use for improved safetyGeneral description IntroductionDifferent types of backrests Adjustments Seat elementsReclining backrest Photo Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2Different types of armrests Different types of seatToilet seat Photo Folding system Folding frameRear wheels Side-framesAxles HandrimsForks and Front wheels 13APhotos 14 FootrestsLegrests Footplates PhotoHub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Heel straps and calf strapsTransit version Photo Buckle security belt Photo Rear anti tippers PhotoBelts Belt with Hook and Eye PhotoBack Brace TraysDrip stand and support Photo Dual handrims Comfort headrestDescription Tool Technical data Wheelchair dataMaintenance tools Servicing toolsPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International