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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 the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. 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
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
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.
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward
Reaching, Leaning - 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.
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Forward
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs | 16 | Part No 1148078 |
