SECTION
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
•Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair.
•Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
Rear of
Center of
Wheelchair
Gravity
Lengthening the
Wheelbase
Unoccupied Occupied
Shortening the
Wheelbase
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
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.
Reaching, 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.
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs | 20 | Part No 1114851 |