Kerb climber
Front transfers
If you find that the kerb climber is obstructing your exit or entry into the wheelchair you can swing the kerb climber back into the reverse position. Follow the fitting the instructions above, but rotate the climber through 90Ο backwards (Fig. 47).
The kerb climber must be returned to its operating position prior to climbing kerbs.
Fig. 47
Mounting the kerb
1.Approach the kerb head on driving forwards slowly and
steadily (Fig. 48).
2. As the Kerb Climber makes contact with the kerb, the wheelchair should be moving slowly. Small kerbs can be climbed from a standstill.
3. Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb and then apply slightly more power and speed so that the drive wheels climb the kerb smoothly and without hesitation. As far as possible, keep the joystick in the straight forward position.
Fig. 48
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