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F. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
Pushing the mobility device on a slope, including ramps or hills, will change the center of balance. A few safety reminders include:
1.Do not push this product on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.)
2.Do not turn or change direction on a slope or ramp.
3.For your child's safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area.
4.Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp.
5.Use a ramp with guardrails (or raised borders at least 3" high).
6.Always go straight up and straight down on hills or ramps.
7.Do not stop on a steep slope.
8.Watch for a
9.Do not engage the wheel locks to slow or stop your mobility device.
10.Beware of wet or slippery surfaces.
12.Ask for help any time you are in doubt.
G.TRANSFERS
1.Work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer and lifting methods.
2.Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer of your child on your own.
3.Engage the wheel locks before you transfer. This keeps the rear wheels from rolling.
4.Move your child's mobility device as close as you can to the seat you are trans- ferring to.
5.Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6.Transfer your child as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the risk that the mobility device will tip or move away from you.
H.CURBS & STEPS
Follow the instructions below for descending or climbing a stair or curb. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 high) unless you have help. Doing so may cause your mobility device to exceed its balance point and tip over.
To descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1.Stay at the rear of the mobility device.
2.Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the mobility around and pull it backward.
3.While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level.
4.Pull your mobility device toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step. Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
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