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A-4 14 Part No. 1110545
SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
TIPPING
WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-
removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the
wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupants feet and hands are clear of
all wheels and/or pinch points.
Tipping - Curbs.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the
wheelchair, use the following method to
tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing
UP. Unless the first assistant has exceptional
upper body strength, it is recommended that
two (2) assistants perform this operation. 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 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. The wheelchair should be tipped back to the balance 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. Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing DOWN.