Invacare Variance Plus Leaning forwards, To support yourself and lean over, To lean backwards

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Leaning forwards

Position the swivelling castors as far forward as possible ( Figure 5 ) and lock the manual brakes.

Do not lean out beyond the armest. ( Figure 6 )

To support yourself and lean over

To reach towards an object, you support yourself and lean over, it is important to use the swivelling castors as a tool for maintaining stability and equilibrium. A correct alignment is essential for your safety.

To lean backwards

( Figures 7 and 8 )

Move the wheelchair as close as possible to object you wish to reach.

Do not lean back for objects that are beyond arm’s length in a normal sitting position.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Proper use Wheelchair userIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair Do not lean out beyond the armest. Figure Leaning forwardsTo support yourself and lean over To lean backwardsLock Both Brakes Transferring sideways to other seatsTilting balancing on the rear wheels Method 1 Figure Tilting, kerbsStairs Advice to third personsDownward slopes Slopes operating limitsSlopes Upward slopesTo unfold Figure Use your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchairTo fold Propelling the wheelchair Safety checks and maintenance Checking performanceChecking the general condition Checks to be made Transport Warranty terms and conditionsLimitation of liability Summary of instructions for use for improved safetyGeneral description IntroductionDifferent types of backrests Adjustments Seat elementsReclining backrest Photo Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2Toilet seat Photo Different types of seatDifferent types of armrests Folding system Folding frameRear wheels Side-framesAxles HandrimsForks and Front wheels 13APhotos 14 FootrestsLegrests Footplates PhotoTransit version Photo Heel straps and calf strapsHub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Buckle security belt Photo Rear anti tippers PhotoBelts Belt with Hook and Eye PhotoDrip stand and support Photo TraysBack Brace Dual handrims Comfort headrestDescription Tool Technical data Wheelchair dataMaintenance tools Servicing toolsPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International