Invacare TDX SI A Note to Wheelchair Assistants, Reaching, Leaning andBending - Forward

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
TDX® SI, TDX SI-HD 22 Part No 1154294
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.
Positi onthecasterssothattheyare
extendedawayfromthedrivewheelsand
engagewheellocks/motorlocks/clutches.
FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Forward