Invacare Nutron Series manual Reaching and Bending Backward

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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 casters as far forward as possible 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 Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106644 Table of Contents Back UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsTypical Product Parameters Nutron R32, R32LXGeneral Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperating Information Electrical Accessories Tire PressureBatteries Grounding InstructionsCharging Batteries Weight Limitation Weight TrainingRain Test EMI Information EMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTilting Tilting CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TWheelchair Operation Turning the Power On/OffOperating the Wheelchair Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Using the HornSPJ Joystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Front Riggings Installing/Removing the FootrestsInstalling RemovingAdjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST FootrestsReplacing Heel Loops Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A FootrestsInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsArmrest Pad Using Swing-Back ArmsClothing Guard Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestAdjusting the Back Height BackReplacing Seat Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Joystick Preparing the Joystick For UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersUsing the Proper Batteries BatteriesRecommended Battery Types Using the Proper BatteriesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining StrapWhen To Charge Batteries Charging BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Connecting the Battery ChargerCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Installing/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Using Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Transporting the Nutron TransportingUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting the Nutron Limited Warranty USA