Invacare PATRIOT Manuel De L'utilisateur Et D'entretien page 9

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Tilting
WARNING
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
When tilting the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the
back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detach-
able) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting
the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure
the occupant's feet and hands are clear of all wheels.
After mastering the techniques of tilting the wheelchair,
use one (1) of the following procedures to tackle curbs,
short stairs, etc.:
TILTING - CURBS: METHOD 1.
Assistant should apply a continuous downward motion
on the step tube of the wheelchair frame until the balance
point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At
this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight
distribution.
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 occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of
the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the side-
walk. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to
the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.
Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up
and over the curb.
Step Tube
METHOD 1 - TILTING - CURBS
TILTING - CURBS: METHOD 2.
This method requires two (2) assistants. The second as-
sistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair
lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part
of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and
stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being
lowered to the ground.
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn
the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the
curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are point-
ing up, The wheelchair should be tilted back to the bal-
ance point and, in one continuous upward movement,
the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb.
DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the
wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the
front casters to clear the edge of the curb.
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 occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the
wheelchair in one continuous movement. DO NOT let the
wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This
could result in injury to the occupant.
WARNING
Make sure anti-tipper wheels are pointing down
towards the ground/floor BEFORE using the
wheelchair.
Turn the anti-tipper wheels down towards the ground/floor.
METHOD 2 - TILTING - CURBS
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