Invacare P9000XDT1818 Owners Manual - Page 19
Coping With Everyday Obstacles, A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
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SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles ƽ 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. Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. 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. 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. While the P9000 XDT is designed for use primarily in and around the home, the provider should determine whether this chair is suitable for the actual environment the chair 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. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms or legrests. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone. Part No. 1118386 19 P9000™ XDT