SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1127114
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Compass™XE
and Allegro®
Shortening
the
Wheelbase
‐
will
increase
maneuverability
and
distribute
additional
weight
onto
the
rear
wheels.
Centering
the
Wheelbase
‐
gives
you
maneuverability
and
stability.
FIGURE 2.2
Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability
Reaching, Leaning and
Bending - Forward
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 2.3.
Position
the
casters
so
that
they
are
extended
away
from
the
drive
wheels
and
engage
wheel
locks.
FIGURE 2.3
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
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DETAIL “A” - NON-RECLINERS
DETAIL “B” - RECLINERS
Lengthening
(Rearward)
Shortening
(Forward)
NEVER use the rear
two Mounting Holes in
Recliner Bracket
Make sure the rear wheels
are in the Most rearward
position to maintain the
stability of the wheelchair.