Invacare SOLARA3G Owners Manual - Page 28

3 SAFETY Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a nonremovable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground. Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. 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. 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. Rotate the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing down. FIGURE 4 Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. Moving Up Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 28 Part No 1154295