Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Tipping Curbs

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

DO NOT go down ramp at full speed. Some seat/back positions will cause wheelchair to feel unstable.

CAUTION

Be aware of condition of ramp. Traction will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Proceed with caution.

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.

Tipping

WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

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 tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear of all wheels.

Tipping - Curbs

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use this procedure to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

This procedure requires two assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should turn the anti-tippers so the wheels are pointing up, apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistants will feel a difference in the weight distribution.

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