3 SAFETY
proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. | BACK HEIGHT | SEATDEPTH | BACK ANGLE | SEATING SYSTEM | TILTANGLE | CASTERSIZE | CASTER POSITION | WHEELSIZE | WHEEL POSITION | USER CONDITION | WHEEL LOCKS | ANTI- TIPPERS |
When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart |
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and refer to the procedure that is checked (✓) to maintain the |
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BACK HEIGHT | • | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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SEAT DEPTH | ✓ | • | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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BACK ANGLE | ✓ | ✓ | • | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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SEATING SYSTEM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | • | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
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TILT ANGLE | N/A | N/A | ✓ | N/A | • | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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CASTER SIZE | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | N/A | N/A | • | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
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CASTER POSITION | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | N/A | N/A | ✓ | • | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
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WHEEL SIZE | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | • | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
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WHEEL POSITION | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | • | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
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USER CONDITION | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | • | N/A | N/A |
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SEAT HEIGHT | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you MUST maintain proper balance at all times. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you DO NOT move beyond the center of gravity.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line.
Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
Invacare® Jymni™ Pediatric Series Wheelchair | 20 | Part No 1100868 |