Stairways – Invacare TDX SP User Manual
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Stairways
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and
making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable
parts for hand-hold supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and without batteries is between 166
and 322 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is
NOT available:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and any accessories, move all wheelchair
components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the batteries from wheelchair. Refer to Batteries on page 53.
3. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
4. Using non‐removable (non‐detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off
of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway.
ƽ WARNING: ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.