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SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and 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 healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: STANDARD HEAVY DUTY MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION 300 lb 400 lb To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you DO NOT move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance. 3-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 3.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles While the walking beam allows to traverse up to a 3‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. The wheelchair cannot reverse over the bump at this point. Continue forward and then turn around. While the M91 is designed for use primarily in and around the home, the provider should determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for the actual environment the wheelchair will be used in. DO NOT go down ramp at full speed. Some seat/back positions will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Traction will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Proceed with caution. Part No 1141450 21 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep®

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1141450
21
Pronto® M91™ with SureStep®
±
WARNING
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of
the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
center of gravity, and 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 healthcare
professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have the following weight limitations:
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times
maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and
stable during normal daily activities as long as you DO NOT move beyond the center of
gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the
armrests.
Coping With Everyday Obstacles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.1.
Coping with the irritation of everyday
obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by
learning how to manage your wheelchair.
Keep in mind your center of gravity to
maintain stability and balance.
FIGURE 3.1
Coping With Everyday
Obstacles
While the walking beam allows to traverse up to a 3
‐
inch bump or threshold, stopping
after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. The wheelchair cannot reverse over the
bump at this point. Continue forward and then turn around.
While the M91 is designed for use primarily in and around the home, the provider should
determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for the actual environment the wheelchair
will be used in.
DO NOT go down ramp at full speed. Some seat/back positions will cause wheelchair to
feel unstable.
CAUTION
Be aware of condition of ramp. Traction will be diminished/nonexistent on a slip-
pery surface. Proceed with caution.
MODEL
WEIGHT LIMITATION
STANDARD
300 lb
HEAVY DUTY
400 lb
3-inch Bump
or Threshold