Invacare 9000 Series, 9000 XT, 9000XT Recliner Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes

METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR

WITHOUT STEP TUBE

Step Tube

METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH

STEP TUBES

GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes.

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

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground.

This could result in injury to the occu- pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Do not let the

wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes.

WARNING

Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to use when an assistant is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the wheelchair by pulling on the hand grips if they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated.

This method requires two (2) assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable

(non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being low- ered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheelchair

should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No. 1056953 17 9000 Series