Invacare 60106X144, 1101100, 1098348 I E D N E E L R I a N L E, Procedure General Guidelines

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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

This Procedure includes the following:

Stability

Operating Information

Tire Pressure

Weight Training

Weight Limitation

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

STABILITY

STABILITY WARNINGS

The seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the nine (9) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician ONLY.

	Seat Dump	Back Angle	Seating System	Caster Size	Caster Position	Rear Wheel Size	Rear Wheel Position	Anti-Tippers	User Condition
Seat Dump	●		✓						✓
Back Angle		●	✓						✓
Seating System	✓	✓	●						✓
Caster Size				●	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Caster Position					●	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Wheel Size				✓	✓	●	✓	✓	✓
Rear Wheel Position				✓	✓	✓	●	✓	✓
User Condition	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	●

NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the ✓ procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Additional adjustments may be needed according to the wheel- chairtype.Refertothewheelchairowner'smanualfortheseprocedures.

To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most rearward position in the axle mounting plate. Moving the rear wheels to any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward. TEST wheelchair BE- FORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.

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