GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

 

 

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. 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 -

BACKWARDS

TIPPING

WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.

When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and/or pinch points. Apply a continuous motion until the balance point is achieved. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. Turn the wheelchair in the desired direction if necessary. Slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No. 1052712 Rev D

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Terminator™ SS

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Tipping, REACHING, Leaning Bending Forward, REACHING, Leaning Backwards