Stairways – Activeforever Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Transport Chair User Manual

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING

Part No.1125095

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Transport Chairs

After mastering the techniques of tipping the transport chair, use the following method
to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

Place a foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the transport chair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters
clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.

ƽ WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the transport chair, DO NOT let the transport

chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occu-

pant and/or damage to the transport chair.

Roll the transport chair forward and slowly lower the front of the transport chair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push the transport chair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.

FIGURE 2.4 Tipping

Stairways

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT attempt to lift a transport chair by lifting on any removable (detachable)

parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a transport chair may

result in injury to the user or damage to the transport chair.
Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an

assistant is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or

deterioration and if found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to

move the transport chair by pulling on the hand grips if they are found to be

unsecure or have deteriorated.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied transport

chair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be

removed from the transport chair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two

assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure,

non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

Step Tube

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