SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1118386
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P9000
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XDT
*Wheel locks are an option. You can order the wheelchair with or without wheel
locks. Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
FIGURE 3.2
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Reaching and Bending - Backward
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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3.
1. Position wheelchair as close as possible
to the desired object.
2. Point the front and rear casters
rearward to create the longest possible
wheelbase.
3. Reach back only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting
position.
FIGURE 3.3
Reaching and Bending -
Backward
