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3 SAFETY
Part No 1171801
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Invacare® Top End® Everyday Series
3.7 Percentage of Weight Distribution
Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal
balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a
qualified health-care professional before attempting active use of wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability
and balance.
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Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair.
• Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
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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.
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 wheelchair's stability. Any change to one or any combination of the five 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.
Center of Gravity
Unoccupied
Occupied
Lengthening the
Wheelbase
Shortening the
Wheelbase
Rear of Wheelchair