Curbs And Single Steps; Climbing A Curb Or Single Step; Descending A Curb Or Single Step - IRIS Quickie Mode D'emploi

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J. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
Before riding over curbs, or negotiating even a single step, ALWAYS ask for assistance first. Curbs and steps
can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to our ability to avoid, or traverse any obstacle,
ALWAYS ask for help. Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations, develop new skills only with the
help of a companion.
For Attendant: Each person who assists the rider with curbs and steps should read and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings pertaining to attendants, and caregivers.
1. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches high) UNLESS you have help. Doing so may
cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over.
2. With the help of an attendant, go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb or descend
at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
3. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen fas-
teners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and can
possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others.
K. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
For Attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD:
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the
edge.
4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear wheels
to the upper level.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
L. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
For Attendant:: Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and pull it back-
ward.
3. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing
on the lower level.
4. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step. Then allow the rear
wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back to its balance point. This will lift
the front casters off the curb or step.
6. Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward. Turn the chair around and gently lower front
casters to the ground.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
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VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
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