Invacare Top End T-3 manual Functional Reach from a Wheelchair, Guidelines, Adjustable Models Only

GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1

Adjustable Models Only.

LENGTHENING WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuver- ability of the chair.

SHORTENING WHEELBASE will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

GENERAL

Center of Gravity

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graphs 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 lim- its, a subjective but important consideration in design.

LENGTHENING

SHORTENING Front of

Wheelchair

72			FORWARD			72
64			REACH			64
61						61
56	INCHES					56	INCHES
53						53
48						48
42						42
40						40
32						32
29						29
25						25
0	8	16		24	37	40
			INCHES

GUIDELINES

Reaching, Leaning, Bending And Bending - Forward.

Position the front caster so that it is extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks (if so equipped).

WARNING

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.

Part No. 1054916 15 T-3™ and T-4™ Series