Invacare NXT Generation NEXT, User Manual

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11
Safety & Operating
Limits
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Tilting The Wheelchair
To tilt the wheelchair (Figure 16) , a second person should grip the handle
fi rmly. Warn the user of the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him/her
to lean backwards. Check that the user’s feet and hands are clear of all the
wheels. Push smoothly until the wheelchair is at the point of equilibrium. At this
stage, the helper will feel a difference in weight distribution. Turn the wheelchair
in the direction required and negotiate the obstacle.
Lower the front of the wheelchair smoothly, holding the handles fi rmly. Do not
lower the wheelchair suddenly for the last few centimeters before returning to
the normal position, this may cause discomfort.