Invacare SX Recliner, Titan REACHING, Leaning Bending Forward, Functional Reach from a Wheelchair

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SAFETY/HANDLING

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Example 46%	54%	103 lbs. 130 lbs.

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

REACHING, LEANING AND

BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH OBJECTS IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SEAT OR PICK THEM UP FROM THE FLOOR BY REACHING DOWN BETWEEN YOUR KNEES.

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FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac- companying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

FORWARD REACH

(ADULT)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

INCHES

INCHES

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de- sired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

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Contents Tracer R SX Tracer R SX Recliner Tracer R Titan Tracer R DLX I N G Table of Contents Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsSafety Summary Operating InformationTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Percentage of Weight DistributionStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 WheelchairWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsFolding and Unfolding the Wheelchair OpeningRecliner Models ClosingSpecifications I F I C a T I O N ST I O N S Safety Inspection Checklist Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly PeriodicallyTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms onlyWheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest Figure UsingRemoving or Replacing Armrest Figure ReplacingReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Assembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair FigureReplacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Depth FigureAdjusting Seat Width Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 Permanent Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsQuick-Release Axles Figure Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Front Caster Mounting Adjustments FigureAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling The Anti-tippers Figures 1 Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure Wheel Lock AdjustmentProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Recliner Frame Style Recliner Operation Figure C L I N E RReplacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery Replacing the Headrest Pillow FigureHeadrest Upholstery Figure Back Upholstery FigureRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR FigureInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsInstalling the Amputee Bracket Figure Installing the Amputee BracketSafety and Maintenance Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD MountingRepositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Repositioning the Upper MountPage Limited Warranty Tracer DLXOne Invacare Way