Sunrise Medical Kid Kart Mighty Lite - Manual (Page 13)

V . W a r n i n g s F o r S a f e U s e
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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.
I. CLIMBING STAIRS
1. Use at least two attendants to move this mobility device up stairs.
2. Move the mobility device and rider BACKWARD up the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the mobility device back to
its balance point.
4. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-detachable part of the front
frame and lifts the mobility device up and over one stair at a time.
5. The attendants move to the next stair up. Repeat for each stair, until you reach
the landing.
J. DESCENDING STAIRS
1. Use at least two attendants to move an occupied mobility device down stairs.
2. Move the mobility device and rider FORWARD down the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the mobility device to the
balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the frame.
He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over
the stair edge.
5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you
reach the landing.
K. ESCALATORS
NEVER use this mobility device on an escalator, even with an attendant.
L. MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance of your mobility device will ensure a long life for the product.
Inspect and maintain this mobility device per the Maintenance details listed in the
back of this booklet. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the prod-
uct before use.