Invacare PHW93, PH904A manual Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair without Step Tube

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING

WARNING

When lowering the casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

Step Tube

FIGURE 2.4 Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes

Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.

This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Swivel the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are towards the inside of the wheelchair. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

FIGURE 2.5 Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube

Part No 1122134 21 Compass™SPT™