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OPERATION
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onto a wheelchair ramp.
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wheelchair passenger to
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care professional.
Stabilizing Wheelchairs: Powered and manual
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during normal operation. All activities which involve
movement in a wheelchair have an effect on the com-
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Be aware of the conversion ramp slope (angle). The
slope of the ramp has a direct effect on the center of
gravity. Keep in mind your center of gravity and your
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Do not tilt your wheelchair without assistance.
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speed when on the ramp. Do not accelerate sud-
denly when on the ramp. Do not raise the front
wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when on the
conversion ramp.
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