Going Up And Down Stairs - Aria 1.0 Mg Manuel D'utilisation

Going up a step with a helper
1. Push the wheelchair backwards with the back wheels until the edge of the step.
2. The helper grabs the push handles and inclines the wheelchair so that the front wheels are off the ground; he
then pulls the back wheels over the edge of the step until it is possible to put the front wheels back on the ground.

6.6 GOING UP AND DOWN STAIRS

1. It is possible to go down flights of stairs one step at a time, as described in the picture. The first helper will be
behind the wheelchair and will hold onto the push handles.
The second helper will hold onto a fixed part of the front framework, ensuring the position of the wheelchair is
correct from the front.
WARNING!
Risk of injuries to the user.
The backrest of the wheelchair can break earlier than expected if you frequently
go up steps and pavements, it is suggested take the wheelchair from the frame
or from the push handle if installed.The user could fall from the wheelchair.
Take off the anti-tip device when going up steps and pavements.
WARNING!
Danger of falling.
Going up and down stairs you could lose balance and fall off the wheelchair.
Always go up and down stairs with more than one step only with 2 helpers.
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