Invacare 1026793 manual Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward, Reaching, Bending Backward

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6.

Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and engage wheel locks.

FIGURE 2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

Reaching, 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.

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.7.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

FIGURE 2.7 Reaching, Bending - Backward

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Contents Xtra Xtra Table of Contents Front Riggings Arms Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form City State/ProvinceFold here Cut Along Line Special Notes TIE Down Restraints and Seat RestraintsLabel Locations Typical Product Parameters XtraGeneral Guidelines StabilityRepair and Service Information Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines Weight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance TippingTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesStairways Method 2 Wheelchair without Step TubesTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsPercentage of Weight Distribution Adjusting the Wheelbase for StabilityReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardSafety Inspection Checklists Safety INSPECTION/ TroubleshootingInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting MaintenanceSuggested Maintenance Procedures Adjusting Installing/Removing/Adjusting the FootrestsInstalling/Removing Front RiggingsAdjusting 70 MFX and 90 Footrests Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests Adjusting 70 MFXInstalling Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate HingeDepth Adjustment Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up FootplatesAngle Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapAdjusting the Back Height BackAdjusting the Back Angle Detail a backInstalling/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning StrapInstalling the Stroller Handles Installing and Removing a Seating SystemUnfolding SeatFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair FoldingInstalling/Removing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat UpholsteryInstalling Fabric Clothing Guards Installing/Removing Seat Positioning StrapInstalling Clothing Guards Installing Clothing GuardsInstalling the Half Arm ArmsAdjusting Half Arm Height Installing the Half ArmRemoving Armrests Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsAdjusting Armrest Height Replacing ArmrestsReplacing Dual Point Arm Pad/Clothing Guards Installing/Removing T-ArmsInstalling T-Arms Replacing Arm PadAdjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting the T-ArmsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting T-Arm Depth Shown for clarityAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards 10 Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsWheels Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/TubeRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Quick-Release AxlesRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Permanent AxlesAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesInstalling Quad-Release Axles Installing Quad-Release AxlesAnd/or Out Adjusting Quad-Release HandlesRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Adjusting Forks Adjusting ForksWheel LOCKS/ANTI- Tippers Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing the Wheel LockInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting the Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Installing Amputee Attachments Installing Amputee AttachmentsLimited Warranty USA