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2. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-de-
tachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair
up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as
the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair
and repeats STEP 1.
3. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last
stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has
been rolled away from the stairway.
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The second assistant 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 wheel-
chair 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. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance
point and, in one continuous downward movement, the
rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO
NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheel-
chair has been pulled backward far enough for the front
casters to clear the edge of the curb.
METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any
removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of
any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair
may result in injury to the user or damage to the
wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to
move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs.
Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and
making thorough preparations. Make sure to use
ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held
supports.
ALWAYS wear your seat restraint. Inasmuch as the
SEAT RESTRAINT is an option on this wheelchair
(You may order with or without the seat restraint),
Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat
restraint as an additional safeguard for the wheel-
chair user.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be-
tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:
1. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal-
ance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheel-
chair up against the first step, while securely grasp-
ing a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the
wheelchair for leverage.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair
between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER
SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward
the object you are transferring onto. Also be cer-
tain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent
the wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as
possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged
upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip-
ping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body
strength.