Vermeiren V300DL Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 17

Higher kerbs are negotiated backwards:
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the kerb.
2. Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3. Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the kerb.
4. Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate kerbs by himself:
3.9.4 Taking stairs
WARNING
 Stairs should always be taken with the help of two attendants.
Taking of stairs while you staying in the wheelchair shall be according following rules:
1. One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
2. The second attendant take the front of the frame.
3. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
4. Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
1. Drive until the kerbs.
2. Ensure that the foot bracket do not touch the kerbs.
3. Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear wheels.
4. Role the front wheels balancing over the kerbs.
5. Bend forwards for more stability.
6. Role the rear wheels over the kerbs.
Risk of injuries
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V300DL
2022-05
Using your wheelchair
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