Kerb climber
Dismounting the kerb
1.Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until the rear wheels are on the edge of the kerb (Fig. 49).
2.Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the rear wheels. You will feel more secure if you can lean forward, but if you can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair is extremely stable as long as you stay within its limitation, you will be quite safe.
3.The front of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you continue to drive slowly backwards.
Caution
1.Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road. Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road. If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe.
2.Always cross the road as quickly as possible, there may be other traffic.
3.Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 10 cm (4") high kerb.
4.Do not attempt to use the kerb climber on a series of steps.
5.Do not attempt high kerbs if on steep slopes or cambers.
Fig. 49
6.Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity of drain covers, uneven or gritty road surfaces.
7.Do not attempt to dismount a kerb any higher than 5 cm (2") in the forwards direction.
8.Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than straight on (90 degrees) to the edge of the kerb.
9.Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the kerb.
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