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Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Reaching, Leaning and Bending
Forward
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as
possible and engage wheel locks.
Backwards
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point
front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach
back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting
position.
FIGURE
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Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward/
Backwards
WARNING
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip
over.