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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
22
Part No 1127114
Percentage of Weight Distribution
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.
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear
wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
RECLINERS ONLY: Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make
sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the Extended Multi-
Position axle plate to maintain the stability of the wheelchair. DO NOT change the
handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to ANY of
the forward positions. Moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions
WILL change the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less
stable.
RECLINERS ONLY: NEVER use the rear two recliner bracket mounting holes when
using the recliner option. Using the rear two recliner bracket mounting holes WILL
make the wheelchair less stable, possibly causing injury.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 2.1.
Many
activities
require
the
wheelchair
owner
to
reach,
bend
and
transfer
in
and
out
of
the
wheelchair.
These
movements
will
cause
a
change
to
the
normal
balance,
the
center
of
gravity,
and
the
weight
distribution
of
the
wheelchair.
To
determine
and
establish
your
particular
safety
limits,
practice
bending,
reaching
and
transferring
activities
in
several
combinations
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
health
professional
before
attempting
active
use
of
the
wheelchair.
FIGURE 2.1
Percentage of Weight
Distribution
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.
Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 2.2
on
page
23.
Lengthening
the
Wheelbase
‐
will
increase
stability
and
maintain
standard
maneuverability
of
the
wheelchair.
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