Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Stairways

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

WARNING

DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.

Anti-tippers MUST BE used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces.

Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

WARNING

Make sure anti-tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground/floor before using the wheelchair.

Turn the anti‐tipper wheels down toward the ground/floor.

Stairways

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is between 80 and 127 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 51.

3.If necessary, fold the wheelchair. Refer to Transporting the Nutron on page 71.

4.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.

5.Using non‐removable (non‐detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.

Nutron® Series 19 Part No.1106645