Invacare 1073955

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Orbit™18 Part No. 1073955

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 2.1.

Position thefrontcasterssothattheyare

extendedasfarforwardaspossibleand

engagewheellocks. FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending

Forward

Reaching and Leaning Backwards

 WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back

upholstery to reach objects behind you,

as this may cause the wheelchair to tip

over.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.2.

Position wheelchairascloseaspossible

tothedesiredobject.Pointfrontcasters

forwardtocreatethelongestpossible

wheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfaras

yourarmwillextendwithoutchanging

yoursittingposition.

FIGURE 2.2 Reaching and Leaning

Backwards

Tipping

 WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

Whentippingthewheelchair,anassistantshouldgraspthebackofthewheelchairona

non‐removable(non‐detachable)part.Informthewheelchairoccupantbeforetippingthe

wheelchairandremindhim/hertoleanback.Besuretheoccupant’sfeetandhandsare

clearofallwheelsand/orpinchpoints.

Aftermasteringthetechniquesoftippingthewheelchair,useoneofthefollowing

methodstotacklecurbs,shortstairs,etc.