GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

Section 1 - General Guidelines - includes the following:

Stability

Operating Information

Tire Pressure and Information

Weight Training

Weight Limitation

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

STABILITY

STABILITY WARNING

The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the five (5) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The addition of anti-tippers may be required .

 

Footrest Position

Camber Tube

Back Angle

Back Upholstery

User Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Footrest Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camber Tube

 

￿

 

 

 

Back Angle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Upholstery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Condition

￿

￿

￿￿￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the ￿ procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheel chair.

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

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

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Operating Information, Section General Guidelines, Stability Warning