Invacare SX Recliner Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward, Functional Reach From A Wheelchair

SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T

Y

&

H A N D L I

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

Example 46% 54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs.

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

REACHING, LEANING AND

BENDING - FORWARD

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

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FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

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

FORWARD REACH

(ADULT)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

INCHES

INCHES

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. 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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