Invacare Pro Series manual Functional Reach from a Wheelchair, REACHING, Bending Backwards

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SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

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H A N D L I N G

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

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

				72
	FORWARD REACH			72
	FORWARD REACH
	(ADULTS)			64


COMFORTABLE		MAXIMUM		61
				56
				56
				53
				48	INCHES
				42	INCHES
				42
				40

32

29

25

16

8

0

08 16 24 37 40 48

INCHES

REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and en- gage wheel locks. DO NOT

LEAN FORWARD OF THE

ARMRESTS.

REACHING, BENDING -

BACKWARDS

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.

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 Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways MethodTransferring to and from Percentage of Weight DistributionOther Seats REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListMaintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Figure Procedure FootrestAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Footrest ProcedureInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionImpact GUARDS/CALF Strap Figure Replacing Heel Loops FigureComposite Footplates Adjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjustable Footplate Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Installing Basketball Roller FigureSaddle Bolts Footrest Washers Basketball Roller TubeBack Upholstery Upholstery ProcedureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure H O L S T E R YInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure AdjustingAdjustable Tension Back Upholstery Back canesH O L S T Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureAdjustable Tension Straps UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Fabric Clothing Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureGuard M E Adjusting Back Height FigureProcedure Frame FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureFrame Procedure Adjusting Rear Seat Height FigureAdjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only Figure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Arms Procedure Installing Half ARM FigureAdjusting Half ARM Height Figure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwProcedure Arms Installing the T-ARM Sockets FigureINSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS Figure InstallingHeight Figure Adjusting the T-ARMSWidth Figure Depth FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm postArm Clamp Arm Socket Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS Figure Bottom Socket ScrewsLength Installing Flip Back Arms FigureAdjusting Flip Back Arms Figure HeightGuard Slot Installing Rigid Clothing Guards FigureThreaded Half Clamp Procedure Casters REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBEINSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks Figure S T E R SAdjusting Front Caster Headtubes Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs FigureRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Adjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs OnlyRepositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame Figure ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigurePRO-SA Casters ProcedureProcedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes ALL PRO Series Wheelchairs Except PRO-SARepeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureSpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureRear Wheels Procedure Procedure Rear Wheels Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureAdjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure And/or OutAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Length Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureJam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle Bushing Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersConditions exists TOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8Rear Wheelchair Centerline Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontCondition Figure REPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock FigureCorrecting TOE-IN/TOE-OUT E E L SAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Installing the Anti-tippersHeight Adjusting the Anti-tipper HeightAdjust Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperHandrims Installing/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Phillips Screw HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Phillips Screw Rear Wheel HandrimLink Seat to Floor Procedure Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1Positioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair Frame Changing Seat to Floor HeightPositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Seat to Floorprocedure Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA onlyPage Warranty Limited WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way