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Terminator SS 12 Part No. 1052712 Rev D
GENERAL GUIDELINESSECTION 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
TIPPING - CURBS:
WARNING
Invacare does not recommend that sport wheelchairs be used where
traversing curbs present an obstacle. Possible injury to occupant and/or
assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is
recommended if any such obstacles may be encountered.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to tackle
curbs, short stairs, etc.
Turn the anti-tippers, if equipped, 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 tilted 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.
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
Concerning stairway access; Invacare does not recommend that these
wheelchairs be transported up or down stairways with occupant in the
wheelchair. Possible injury to occupant and/or assistant(s) can occur.
Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is recommended.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by 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 a stairway. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the
user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends
using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use
ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.