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SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close
attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
This manual points out the most common procedures
and techniques involved in the safe operation and main-
tenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and
master these safe techniques until you are comfortable
in maneuvering around the frequently encountered ar-
chitectural barriers.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The tech-
niques that are discussed on the following pages have
been used successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with
daily living activities that may differ from those described in
this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each
individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming
architectural obstacles that they may encounter, however,
ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual
MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a start-
ing point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with
“safety” as the most important consideration for all.
WARNING
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9
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DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn
over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use ANY parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of
any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to
the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
OPTIONAL TUBULAR FOOTREST ONLY - Check ALL Allen screws securing the tubular footrest to the
chair frame BEFORE using the wheelchair. ESPECIALLY if engaging in ANY rigorous activity.
Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this
wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
TIRE PRESSURE
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires.
Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recom-
mended tire pressure is on the sidewall of the tire.
Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare
wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant
uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and
the warranty is void.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
Invacare's Top End Terminator JR wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs.
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