Eclips+ AD
2011-03
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Higher kerbs are negotiated backwards:
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the kerb.
2. Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3. Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the kerb.
4. Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate kerbs by himself:
!"WARNING: Risk of tipping over ! If you have not enough experience to control
the wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
1. Drive until the kerbs.
2. Ensure that the footrest do not touch the kerbs.
3. Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4. Role the frontwheels balancing over the kerbs.
5. Bend forward for more stability.
6. Role the rear wheels over the kerbs.
2.11.3 Taking of stairs
Taking of stairs while you staying in the wheelchair shall be according following rules:
!"WARNING: Risk of tipping over ! Taking of stairs shall always with 2 attendants.
1. Remove the footrests.
2. One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3. The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5. Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6. Mounting the footrests back after taking the stair.
2.12 Fold up the wheelchair
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CAUTION: Chance of pinching ! Do not place fingers between the components
of the wheelchair.
1. Fold or remove the footplates (see § 2.4).
2. Take the seat on the front side and backside and pull it up.
2.13 Taking off the wheels
To facilitate the transport off the wheelchair the rear wheels can be taken off:
1. Make sure the brakes standing in the off
position.
2. Take the wheelchair to the side frame where
you want to remove the wheel.
3. Press the button
! in the center of the wheel
hub.
4. Pull the wheel away from the frame.
