3.7.4 Taking stairs
WARNING
To take stairs while you are sitting in the wheelchair:
1. Remove the footrests (see §3.1).
2. One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3. The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5. Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6. Mount the footrests back after taking the stairs (see §3.1).
Risk of tipping over – Always take stairs with 2 attendants.
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