Invacare 1073955 Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes, Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.

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 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. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

Step Tube

FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With

Step Tubes

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

WARNING

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace immediately.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.

This method requires two 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 lowered 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	FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair
casters to clear the edge of the curb.	Without Step Tubes

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