Invacare X-Terminator BB Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward, Reaching, Leaning - Backwards

SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

•Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair.

•Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

Rear of

Center ofWheelchair

Gravity

Lengthening the

Wheelbase

Unoccupied Occupied

Shortening the

Wheelbase

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 - 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 - Forward

Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards

Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1114851