Küschall R33 Manual Del Usuario página 25

Going up a step
WARNING!
Risk of serious injuries
Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result
in earlier than expected fatigue break of the
wheelchair backrest. The user might fall out of
the wheelchair.
– Always use a tipper aid when going up steps
or kerbs.
1. Move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels
touch the kerb.
2. The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both
push handles so that the front wheels lift off the
ground, then pull the rear wheels over the kerb until
the front wheels can be placed back on the ground.
Without an assistant
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WARNING!
Risk of tipping
When going down a step without an assistant
you could tip over backwards if you cannot
control your wheelchair.
– First learn how to go down a step with an
assistant.
– Learn how to balance on the rear wheels, 6.4
Driving and steering the wheelchair, page 23.
Going down a step
1. Move the wheelchair right to the kerb, lift the front
wheels and keep the wheelchair balanced.
2. Now slowly roll both rear wheels over the kerb. While
doing this, hold the handrims firmly with both hands
until the front wheels are back on the ground.
Using the wheelchair
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