SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
TDX® SI, TDX SI-HD 22 Part No 1154294
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbody
mechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenevertiltingwheelchairor
traversingcurbsorotherimpediments.
Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmsorlegrests.ThesemustNEVERbeused
tomovethewheelchairorasliftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,
resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubefore
attemptingitalone.
Reaching, Leaning andBending - 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:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE 3.2.
Positi onthecasterssothattheyare
extendedawayfromthedrivewheelsand
engagewheellocks/motorlocks/clutches.
FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Forward