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Moving up steps or kerbs
Moving up steps or kerbs with attendant as follows:
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:
3.8.4 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. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the kerb.
2. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
3. Move the wheelchair close to the kerbs.
4. Use the hand rim to roll-off wheelchair from the kerb in a
controlled manner.
1. Prevent the foot bracket from touching the kerb.
2. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just enough to
move the front wheels over the kerb.
3. Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above the rear
wheel.
4. Place the front wheels on the kerb.
5. Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the kerb.
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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Eclips XXL
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