SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
17
Stability - All Models
The
back
height,
seat
depth,
back
angle,
seating
system,
tilt
angle,
seat
height,
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
11
may
cause
the
wheelchair
to
decrease
in
stability.
These
adjustments
MUST
be
performed
by
a
qualified
technician.
ALWAYS
make
sure
that
the
wheelchair
is
stable
BEFORE
using
the
tilt
‐
in
‐
space.
Stability - All Models Except Recliners
To
maintain
maximum
stability,
position
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
in
the
most
rearward
position.
Moving
the
rear
wheels
to
any
of
the
other
mounting
positions
causes
the
wheelchair
to
decrease
in
stability.
If
moving
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
to
any
forward
position,
ensure
the
wheelchair
is
stable
before
using.
ALWAYS
ensure
stability
before
using
maximum
amount
of
tilt
‐
in
‐
space
or
moving
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
forward.
Test
wheelchair
before
it
is
occupied
by
the
end
user
to
ensure
safety.
NOTE:
When
changes
to
the
left
hand
column
occur,
follow
across
the
chart
and
refer
to
the
X
procedure
to
maintain
the
proper
stability,
safety
and
handling
of
the
wheelchair.
BACK HEIGHT
SEAT DEPTH
BA
CK ANGLE
SEATING SYSTEM
TILT ANGLE
CASTER
SIZE
CASTER POSI
TION
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
USER CONDITION
WHEEL LOCKS
ANTI-TIPPERS
LOCKING COLLAR
BACK HEIGHT
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A N/A
SEAT DEPTH
X
•
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A
X
BACK ANGLE
X
X
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A
X
SEATING SYSTEM
X
X
X
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A
X
TILT ANGLE
N/A N/A
X
N/A
•
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
X
CASTER SIZE
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
•
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
CASTER POSITION
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
•
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
WHEEL SIZE
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
X
•
X
N/A
X
X
X
WHEEL POSITION
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
X
X
•
N/A
X
X
X
USER CONDITION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
•
N/A N/A N/A
SEAT HEIGHT
X
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
