Invacare 9153637782 Owners Manual - Page 19

3 SAFETY 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. 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 healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ 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. 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 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair