Invacare CT7A user manual Lengthening Wheelbase Shortening, Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

•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.

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

UNOCCUPIEDOCCUPIED

Lengthening the

Wheelbase

Shortening the

Wheelbase

FIGURE 1 Stability and Balance

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.

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

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.

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.

Part No 1167484 19 Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair