Using Stairs; Coping With Obstacles - Vermeiren Inovys II E Manual De Instrucciones

3.5.5 Using stairs

CAUTION
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Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants.
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Never try to use stairs that are not appropriate for wheelchairs.
To use the stairs while sitting in your wheelchair, the following instructions should be
followed:
1. Remove the footrests, see §2.4.5.
2. One attendant tips the wheelchair slightly backwards by the handles.
3. The second attendant grabs the wheelchair at the front of the frame,
on both sides of the wheelchair.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the
wheelchair.
5. Both attendants lift and pull the wheelchair from step to step while
the rear wheels roll over the steps.
6. After using the stairs, mount the footrests back in place, see §2.4.4.

3.5.6 Coping with obstacles

CAUTION
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Always ask assistance of one or two attendant (s).
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Make sure that the footplates won't touch ground while taking an obstacle. If
necessary, remove the footrests.
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Do not use your wheelchair on an escalator.
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If available, wear your safety belt.
Small kerbs (up or down)
These can be taken forward (E / F) with one attendant:
1. The attendant moves the wheelchair forward approaching the kerb.
Make sure the footplates won't touch the kerbs.
2. Lean backwards to reduce the pressure on the front wheels.
3. The attendant holds the handles firmly while moving forward. If
necessary he uses the tip cap to keep the front wheels lifted until they
have passed the kerb rim.
4. The attendant releases the pressure on the handles and tip cap to
gently put the front wheels on the ground.
5. Next, he holds the handles firmly while pushing the wheelchair with
the rear wheels up/down the kerb.
Risk of injuries caused by tipping over
Risk of injuries caused by tipping over
Negotiating small kerbs with one attendant
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Using your wheelchair
Using stairs
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