Invacare Pronto M91 Base Pinch Points, A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep® 22 Part No 1143153
Pinch Points
 WARNING
Pinch point may occur when returning
the tilted seat to the full upright
position. Make sure the hands and body
of the occupant, attendants and
bystanders are clear of all pinch points
before lowering seat (FIGURE 3.2).
DO NOT store or place items under the
seat.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE 3.2andFIGURE 3.3.
FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points
 WARNING
Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail “A”).
Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail “B”).
FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points
A 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wheelchairor
traversingcurbsorotherimpediments.
Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmsorlegrests.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.
Pinch
Point
Pinch
Point
Pinch Point
DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B”