Invacare V18RLR Owners Manual - Page 17

4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Tipping - Curbs Place foot on step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. ƽ 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 forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Curbs 4.6 Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied or unoccupied 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-held supports. Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair