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Coping With Everyday Obstacles, Tipping

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SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times wear your seat restraint and 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. Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line. COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES 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. 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 the 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. TIPPING ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of all wheels. TIPPING - CURBS After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use this procedure to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1. Patriot™ 14 Part No 1088909

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Patriot™
14
Part No 1088909
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times wear
your seat restraint and 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.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the
center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for additional safety
while involved in activities that shift your weight.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.
Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward.
This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line.
COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES
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.
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 the 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.
TIPPING
±
WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a
non
‐
removable (non
‐
detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the
wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are
clear of all wheels.
TIPPING - CURBS
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use this procedure to tackle
curbs, short stairs, etc.
METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1.