SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

&

H A N D L I N G

Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front cast- ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.

During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

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.

The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys- tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified tech- nician.

RECLINERS ONLY: Before using ANY recline posi- tion of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the Ex- tended Multi-Position axle plate to maintain the sta- bility of the wheelchair. Do not change the handling/ maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Mov- ing the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions WILL change the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable.

RECLINERS ONLY: NEVER use the rear two (2) re- cliner bracket mounting holes when using the re- cliner option. Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

Example 46% 54%

103 lbs. 130 lbs.

 

 

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

Lengthening the Wheelbase will increase stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.

Shortening the Wheelbase willincreasemaneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

Centering the Wheelbase gives you maneuverability and stability.

NON-RECLINERS

Lengthening

(Rearward)

Shortening

(Forward)

RECLINERS

mounting holes WILL make the wheelchair less stable, possibly causing injury.

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 health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.Whenreach- ing, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

Make sure the rear wheels are in the

MOST REARWARD position to main- tain the stability of the wheelchair

x x

NEVER use the

rear two (2)

Recliner Bracket Mounting Holes

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Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Percentage of Weight Distribution, Unoccupied Occupied, Non-Recliners