Safety
2.2 Stability Warning
WARNING!
–
The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle,
the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the
user’s condition are directly related to the wheelchairs
stability. Any change to one or any combination of the
five conditions may cause the wheelchair to decrease
in stability.
–
Use extreme caution when using a new seating
position. The addition of anti-tippers may be required.
When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across
the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked to
maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the
wheelchair.
Checked =
ü
FOOTREST
POSITION
CAMBER TUBE
BACK ANGLE
BACK
UPHOLSTERY
USER
CONDITION
FOOTREST
POSITION
ü
ü
ü
CAMBER TUBE
ü
ü
ü
BACK ANGLE
ü
ü
ü
ü
BACK UPHOLSTERY
ü
ü
ü
USER CONDITION
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
1171801-A
7