Invacare SP manual A Note to Wheelchair Assistants, Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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.

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.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to

FIGURE 3.2.

FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending

Position the casters so that they are- Forward extended away from the drive wheels and

engage wheel locks/motor locks/clutches.

TDX™ SP 24 Part No 1143190