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VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
G. NEGOTIATING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
WARNING
Follow the instructions below for descending or climbing a stair or
curb. Do not try to climb a high curb or step more than 100 mm,
(4"), high, if the accessory tray, or rear glider platform is installed.
Doing so can risk injury to the caregiver, may cause the device to
exceed its balance point and tip over, and may cause damage to
your mobility device.
To descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the mobility device.
2. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step,
turn the device around and pull it backward.
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 your mobility device 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
mobility device back to its balance point. This will lift the front
casters off the curb or step.
6. Keep the mobility device in balance and take small steps
backward. Turn the mobility device around and gently lower
front casters to the ground.
To climb a step or curb going FORWARD:
1. Stay behind the mobility device.
2. Face the curb and tilt the mobility device 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.
H. CLIMBING STAIRS
WARNING
1. Do not climb stairs if your mobility device has an accessory
tray installed.
2. Use at least two attendants when moving the occupied
mobility device up stairs.
3. The rider and mobility device should be facing BACKWARD
when moving up the stairs.
4 ALWAYS carry the mobility device by holding the FRAME,
being careful to avoid grabbing the footrest, wheels, tray
parts, and other areas that are meant to detach from the
mobility device.
5. The person at the rear should be in control. He or she
should tilt the mobility device back to its balance point.
6. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-
detachable part of the front frame and lifts the mobility
device up and over the stair.
7. The attendants should move up one stair at a time until the
landing is reached.
MK-100301 Rev.L
I. DESCENDING STAIRS
WARNING
1. Do not descend stairs if your mobility device has an accessory
tray installed.
2. Use at least two attendants to move an occupied mobility
device down stairs.
3. Move the mobility device with both the device and rider facing
FORWARD down the stairs.
4. ALWAYS carry the mobility device by holding the FRAME,
being careful to avoid grabbing the footrest, wheels, tray parts,
and other areas that are meant to detach from the mobility
device.
5. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the mobility
device back to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it
to the edge of the top step.
6. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and
grasps the frame. He or she lowers the device one step at a
time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
7. The attendants should move down one stair at a time until the
landing is reached.
J. ESCALATORS
WARNING
NEVER use this mobility device on an escalator, even with an
attendant.
WARNING
This early intervention device has been tested and approved using
Sunrise accessories. Any accessory that has not been been
expressly approved by Sunrise Medical will void your warranty, and
may add a safety risk to attendant and child.
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