Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 - Manual (Page 18)

SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 18 Part No 1148078
ƽ WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly
lower the wheelchair in one continuous
movement. DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This
could result in injury to the occupant. Turn
the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing
down.
FIGURE 2.3 Tipping - Curbs
Stairways
ƽ WARNING
Concerning stairway access: Invacare does not recommend that wheelchairs be
transported up or down stairways with occupant in the wheelchair. Possible injury
to occupant and/or assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is
recommended.
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.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up
or down a stairway. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed
from the wheelchair 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.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT
available:
1. If equipped, turn the anti-tippers up. Refer to Footrest on page 25.
2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the
rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while securely grasping a
non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.
3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts
the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies it as the first assistant places one foot
on the next stair and repeats procedure.
4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and it
has been rolled away from the stairway.