Invacare CT7A Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards, Coping with Everyday Obstacles

4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Reaching, Leaning,

and Bending -

Forward

Reaching, Leaning,

and Bending -

Backwards

FIGURE 2 Stability and Balance - Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward/Backward

4.3Coping with Everyday Obstacles

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.

4.4A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.

￿ WARNING

Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These MUST NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.

Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 20 Part No 1167484