Invacare Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual Stairways

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down.

Stairways

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace immediately.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5 on page 23.

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Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form City State/ProvinceFold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsSpecial Notes Label Location Important NoticeLightweight Typical Product ParametersTypical Product Parameters Stability All Models General GuidelinesAnti-Tippers Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Training Weight LimitationSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Tipping Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubesStairways Escalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsUnfolding and Folding Wheelchair UnfoldingFolding Wheelchair Do not allow upholstery to hang between the cross bracesSafety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyMaintenance Safety Precautions MaintenanceSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling RemovingSpring Button Height Adjusting Footplate HeightBolt-In-Place Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Replacing Heel LoopFootrest shown Using ArmsRemoving/Installing Armrests ReplacingInstalling Armrest Removing ArmrestInstalling Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair Only Seat and BackReplacing Back Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Seat Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameHeavy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Upper Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Rear WheelsReplacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Replacing Rear Wheel HandrimInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksFront Casters Adjusting Forks Replacing Front CastersReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Replacing Front CastersInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper LengthUsing/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsSeat to Floor Changing Seat-to-Floor HeightHeight Mounting Position Options Installing the Seat Positioning StrapStandard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico
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