Freedom Designs TriPod LT - Manual (Page 13)

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Descending a Curb or Single Step
Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going down
BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair
around and pull it backward.
3. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the
curb or stair and standing on the lower level.
4. Pull the chair toward you until the large Drive wheels reach the edge of the
curb or step. Then allow the large Drive wheels to slowly roll down onto the
lower level.
5. When the large Drive wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back
to its balance point. This will lift the front casters off of the curb or step.
6. Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward. Turn the chair
around and gently lower front casters to the ground.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
Climbing a Curb or Single Step
Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going
FORWARD
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the large Drive wheels so that the
front casters clear the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front caster on the upper level as soon as you
are sure they are past the edge.
4. Continue forward until large wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift
and roll the large wheels to the upper level.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
Climbing & Descending Stairs
Due to the limited tension caster/axle link, this chair is not suitable for
climbing and descending multiple stairs. When an elevator or ramp is
unavailable, it will become necessary to carry the user up the stairs
independent of the wheelchair.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
Maintenance
1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart on page 33.
2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use.
3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service
of your chair made by an authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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