Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Reaching and Bending Backward, Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

Reaching and Bending - Backward

WARNING

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

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3.

1.Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object.

2.Point the front and rear casters rearward to create the longest possible wheelbase.

3.Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

FIGURE 3.3 Reaching and Bending - Backward

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Contents XP6500 XP6520 Page Table of Contents Seat and Back Wheelchair OperationFront Riggings ArmsWheel Locks Limited WarrantyBatteries CLUTCH/MOTOR LockWheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Signal Word MeaningSpecial Notes Special NotesSpecial Notes XP6500 XP6520 Typical Product ParametersImportant Notice Label LocationsOperating Information Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Batteries Electrical AccessoriesTire Pressure Charging Batteries Rain Test Grounding InstructionsWeight Limitation Weight TrainingEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Coping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Tipping Curbs TippingLifting/Stairways Escalators Warning Transferring to and From Other SeatsReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching and Bending BackwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Symptom Probable Cause Solutions Troubleshooting MechanicalTroubleshooting Guide DON’T Checking Battery Charge LevelWheelchair Operation Joystick Switches and IndicatorsInformation Gauge Display Joystick Switches and IndicatorsWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Comments Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Horn Using the Joystick to Drive the ChairReverse Movement ActionFront Riggings Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestInstalling Removing Adjusting the Footrest HeightUsing Replacing the Heel Loop Raising/Lowering the Legrest AssemblyRaising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Arms Adjusting Armrest HeightReplacing Armrest Pad Swing-Back ArmsSeat Depth Number of Screws Seat and BackReplacing the Seat Upholstery Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Adjusting the Back HeightReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapPreparing the Joystick for Use JoystickRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickCasters Adjusting ForksBatteries When to Charge BatteriesTools Quantity Comments Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Replacing the Batteries Connecting the Battery ChargerRecommended Battery Types QTY Volts Battery Remarks WidthImmediately Removing/Installing the Battery BoxesCleaning Battery Terminals Removing/Installing Battery Boxes Installing/Removing Battery TrayTool QTY Comments Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery CablesBatteries Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches CLUTCH/MOTOR LockWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Limited Warranty Probasics