SAFETY/HANDLING
The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous downward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheel- chair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.
2.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a
3.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.
S A F E T Y
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H A N D L I N G
METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on 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.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
ALWAYS wear your seat restraint. Inasmuch as the SEAT RESTRAINT is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as an additional safeguard for the wheel- chair user.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:
1.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal- ancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthewheel- chair up against the first step, while securely grasp- ing a
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be cer- tain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip- ping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
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