SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
18
Stability - Recliner Models Only
Before
using
any
recline
position
of
this
wheelchair,
make
sure
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
are
in
the
most
rearward
position
in
the
axle
mounting
plate
to
maintain
the
stability
of
the
wheelchair.
DO
NOT
change
the
handling/maneuverability
of
the
wheelchair
by
moving
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
to
any
of
the
forward
positions.
Moving
the
rear
wheel
axle
mounting
brackets
to
any
of
the
forward
positions
will
change
the
center
of
gravity
of
the
wheelchair,
making
the
wheelchair
less
stable.
ALWAYS
make
sure
that
the
wheelchair
is
stable
both
in
the
full
reclined
(back
at
180°)
position
and
the
full
upright
(back
at
90°)
position
before
using
the
recliner
option.
Before
using
the
recliner
option,
make
sure
the
anti
‐
tipper
wheel
assemblies
are
in
the
lowest
adjustment
hole
(adjustment
hole
closest
to
the
ground/floor).
ALWAYS
engage
both
wheel
locks
while
reclining
or
inclining
(reverse
recline)
the
wheelchair.
Both
gas
cylinders
MUST
be
operational
and
adjusted
properly
before
using
the
recliner.
DO
NOT
operate
the
recliner
option
if
only
one
of
the
gas
cylinders
is
operational
or
adjusted
properly.
Make
sure
the
patient
is
properly
positioned
in
the
wheelchair
before
reclining
or
inclining
(reverse
recline)
to
maintain
maximum
stability
and
safety.
When
returning
the
occupant
of
the
wheelchair
to
the
full
upright
position,
more
body
strength
will
be
required
for
approximately
the
last
20
degrees
of
incline
(reverse
recline).
Make
sure
to
use
proper
body
mechanics
(use
your
legs)
or
seek
assistance
to
avoid
injury.
ALWAYS
return
the
back
to
the
upright
position
before
lifting
the
wheelchair.
Operation Information
Unless
otherwise
noted,
all
service
and
adjustments
should
be
performed
while
the
wheelchair
is
unoccupied.
To
determine
and
establish
your
particular
safety
limits,
practice
bending,
reaching
and
transferring
activities
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
healthcare
professional
before
attempting
active
use
of
the
wheelchair.
ALWAYS
wear
your
seat/chest
positioning
strap.
Inasmuch
as
the
seat/chest
positioning
strap
is
an
option
on
this
wheelchair
(you
may
order
with
or
without
the
seat/chest
positioning
strap),
Invacare
strongly
recommends
ordering
the
seat/chest
positioning
strap
as
an
additional
safeguard
for
the
wheelchair
user.
ALWAYS
check
foam
grips
for
looseness
before
using
the
wheelchair.
If
loose,
contact
a
qualified
technician
for
instructions.
The
necessary
back
angle
(90°,
100°,
110°
or
120°)
MUST
be
selected
before
repositioning
the
rear
wheels
forward.
DO
NOT
operate
the
tilt
‐
in
‐
space
if
the
trigger
release
levers
and
cables
are
not
properly
adjusted
to
ensure
that
the
tilt
‐
in
‐
space
is
locked
in
place
when
engaged.
