To transport on flat surfaces:
1. Push and guide the chair with the head end handles, the backrest tube, or the upper control handle (Figure 5).
2. Lift the chair over and around obstructions with the head end and foot end lift handles only.
N N o o t t e e - - The extendable upper control handle can be used in any position to roll and guide the chair. Pull the red release
cable with one hand and pull up on the control handle with the other to extend the upper control handle. Release the
cable to lock the handle in either the mid or fully extended position.
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W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always lock the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system in position before you transport an occupant.
• Always transport an occupant weighing more than 200 lb on stairs with a minimum of two trained operators.
• Always lock the lift handles in position before you use the lift handles to lift the chair.
• Always avoid getting dirt or other obstructions inside the tracks. The S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system may not work the same on all
stair surfaces and in all environmental conditions. Based on conditions, you may encounter varying amounts of
resistance. Water, ice, or debris on the stairs can affect operator footing and proper operation of the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D
system. To avoid injury, clear the path or consider an alternate route. Condensation, water, ice, or debris on the S S t t a a i i r r - -
T T R R E E A A D D system can cause unpredictable performance that results in a sudden change in the weight the operators must
support.
• Always clean and dry the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system before you transport an occupant.
• Do not attempt to transport occupant loads greater than what you can safely lift.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N - - Always release the red track release bar before you click the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system into the locked position.
Try to fold the chair before you descend the stairs to make sure that the S S t t a a i i r r - - T T R R E E A A D D system is locked.
N N o o t t e e - - If you require more people to safely control the chair, see Positioning operators and helpers (page 18) for the proper
positioning of each helper.
1. Roll the chair to the stairs and align it with the edge of the first step.
2. Foot end operator: Push the red release buttons to extend the foot end lift handles and pull the handles out until they
stop (Figure 6). Release the buttons to lock the handles.
3. Head end operator: Use one hand to pull the red upper control handle release cable (B) (Figure 7). Use the other hand
to pull up and fully extend the handle. Release the cable and make sure that the handle is locked on both sides in the
fully extended position.
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