GENERAL GUIDELINES
REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING FORWARD
1.
Position front casters as far forward as possible.
2.
Engage clutches and, if applicable, wheel locks *.
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WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH OBJECTS IF YOU
HAVE TO PICK THEM UP OFF THE FLOOR BY
REACHING DOWN BETWEEN YOUR KNEES.
*Wheel locks are an OPTION, (you may order 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.
REACHING, BENDING – BACKWARD
WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back
upholstery. This will change your centre of
gravity and may cause you to tip over.
1. Position wheelchair as close as
possible to the desired object.
2.
Point front casters as far forward as
possible to create the longest possible
wheelbase.
3.
Reach back only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting
position.
