Stairways – Invacare Wheelchair Atlas User Manual
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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ƽ WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the
wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground.
This could result in injury to the occu-
pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly
lower the front of the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk.
Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
FIGURE 2.3 Tipping - Curbs
Stairways
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace immediately.
EXTREME caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair
up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed
from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants
and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable
parts for hand-held supports.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.
Follow this procedure for moving the
wheelchair between floors when an
elevator is not available:
1. If necessary, rotate the anti‐tippers so
the wheels are facing up.
2. After the wheelchair has been tilted
back to the balance point, one assistant
(in the rear) backs the wheelchair up
against the first step, while securely
grasping a non‐removable
(non‐detachable) part of the wheelchair
for leverage.
FIGURE 2.4 Stairways
3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non‐detachable part of the framework, lifts
the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant
places one foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.
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