Invacare PH904A, PHW93 manual Reaching and Leaning Backwards, Tipping Rear Wheel Configuration Only

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING

Reaching and Leaning - 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.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

FIGURE 2.3 Reaching and Leaning - Backwards

Tipping - Rear Wheel Configuration Only

WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and/or pinch points.

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 on page 21.

Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.

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Contents CompassSPT Compass SPT Limited CompassSPT Table of Contents Front Riggings BACK/SEAT Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold Here Cut Along Line Signal Word Meaning Special NotesTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Label Locations Features Typical Product Parameters Invacare Compass SPTStability General GuidelinesInformation for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants Operating Information Weight Training Weight LimitationStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLINGSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Stability and BalanceReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Rear Wheel Configuration OnlyReaching and Leaning Backwards Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair without Step Tube Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Front Wheel Configuration Only Stairways Rear Wheel Configuration OnlyStairways Front Wheel Configuration Only Escalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsInspect/Adjust Initially Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Mechanical Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyMaintenance/Transporting Suggested Maintenance ProceduresTransporting the Invacare Compass SPT Installing/Removing Swingaway Front Riggings InstallingFront Riggings RemovingInstalling/Removing Lift-Off Footrest Adjusting Footrest HeightHeight Adjustment Ranges 60, 70 and 70 Taper70 MFX, 90, 70 Lift and 90 Lift Footrests Model PHW93 and PH904A Front RiggingsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate HingeAngle Adjustment Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplatesDepth Adjustment Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement Installing/Removing Elevating LegrestsDisassembly ReassemblyRaising/Lowering the Elevating Legrest Replacing Sector BlockAdjusting Footplate Height and Calfpad Height/Depth Adjusting the Footplate HeightAdjusting Calfpad Height Adjusting Calfpad Depth12 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement Replacing Sector BlockInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf Strap 14 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf StrapUsing/Adjusting Dual Point Arms Installing ArmrestAdjusting Armrest ArmsReplacing Dual Point Arm Pad Replacing Dual Point Arm Clothing GuardsRemoving T-Arms Installing/Removing T-ArmsInstalling T-Arms Adjusting The T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side GuardsFolding/Unfolding Back Assembly BACK/SEATInstalling and Removing a Seating System Installing Stroller HandleStroller Handle Replacing the Back Release Cord Adjusting/Replacing the Back Release CordAdjusting the Back Release Cord Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps ReplacingInstalling/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning StrapsTilt Engaging Tilt-In-SpaceAdjusting Trigger Release Cables 14 to 20-Inch Wide Wheelchairs21 to 22-Inch Wide Wheelchairs Adjusting Trigger Release Cables Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Caster/Fork Installing Caster/ForkWheels Replacing Caster/ForkQuick-Release Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/TubeInstalling/Removing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Permanent AxleReplacing/Repairing Wheel Tire/Tube Replacing Wheel HandrimWheel Lock Adjustment Wheel Locks and ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-TippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Limited Warranty USA