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W a r n i n g s : F a l l s a n d T i p - o v e r s
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V. WARnInGS: FALLS AnD TIP-oVERS
A. CEnTRE oF BALAnCE
WARnInG
The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its centre
of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the
changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. The most important adjustment is the position of the rear wheels. The more you
move the rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over backwards.
2. The centre of balance is also affected by:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
- The distance between the rear wheels.
- The amount of rear wheel camber.
- The seat height and seat angle.
- Backrest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a back pack or other options and the amount of added weight.
3. To reduce the risk of an accident:
a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position
is best for you.
b. Consult your authorised supplier BEFoRE you modify or adjust this chair. Be
aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the centre of balance.
c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and how
to avoid a tip-over.
d. Use anti-tip tubes.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the user or others.
B. DRESSInG oR CHAnGInG CLoTHES
WARnInG
Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the chair
more stable.
2. Lock anti-tip tubes in the down position. (If your chair does not have anti-tip tubes,
back it up against a wall and lock both rear wheels).
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the user or others.
C. oBSTACLES
WARnInG
obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage
your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
To avoid the risks:
1. Keep a lookout for danger — scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop-off at the bottom
of the ramp.
5. To help correct your centre of balance:
a. Lean your upper body FoRWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle.
b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DoWn from a higher to a lower
level.
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
8. never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the user or others.
