V100
2010-11
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2.10 Moving on slopes
L WARNING: Control your speed ! Moving on slopes as slow as possible.
L WARNING: Consider the capacities of your attendant ! If your attendant doesn't
have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.
L WARNING: Risk of tipping over ! Lean forward to move your centre of gravity
forward. To improve a better stability.
1. If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt.
2. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum
slope angles (upwards and downwards) are mentioned in
table 1.
3. Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope.
4. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
2.11 Negotiating steps or kerbs
2.11.1 Getting down steps or kerbs
Riding down low kerbs can be done moving forwards. Make sure that the foot rests don't
touch the ground.
A practiced user can negotiate small steps or kerbs by himself:
L WARNING: Risk of tipping over ! If you don't have
enough experience with your wheelchair, ask
assistance of an attendant.
1. Bring balance on the rear wheels to reduce the pressure
on the front wheels.
2. Negotiate the kerbs.
Higher kerbs can be taken forward with an attendant:
1. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
2. Get past the kerbs while moving on the rear wheels.
3. Put the wheelchair back on the four wheels.
