GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

 

STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY

WARNING

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable in the full reclined (back at 180°) position and the full upright (back at 90°) position BEFORE using the recliner option.

Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.

Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely extended through the hole in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair.

Make sure both back canes are at the same angle BEFORE releasing the handles of the recline mechanisms.

Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, the stability of the wheelchair will decrease.

Before using the recliner option, the anti-tippers MUST be installed and properly adjusted. Refer to INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIP- PERS in SECTION 8 of this manual.

Always return the back to the upright (back at 90°) position before lifting the wheelchair.

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

All service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres- ence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

ALWAYS wear your Seat Positioning Strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT PO- SITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the Seat Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

ALWAYS verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant is used to propel the chair.

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Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Stability Recliner Models only, Operating Information