Invacare Pro Series manual Functional Reach from a Wheelchair, REACHING, Bending Backwards

SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

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H A N D L I N G

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac- companying graphs were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheelchair users. Note the difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but impor- tant consideration in design.

			72
	FORWARD REACH
	(ADULTS)		64
COMFORTABLE		MAXIMUM	61
			56
			53
			48	INCHES
			42
			40

32

29

25

16

8

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08 16 24 37 40 48

INCHES

REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and en- gage wheel locks. DO NOT

LEAN FORWARD OF THE

ARMRESTS.

REACHING, BENDING -

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 de- sired 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.

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