Invacare MVPS Owners Manual - Page 9

GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following: Stability Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs STABILITY STABILITY WARNINGS The seat depth, seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the ten (10) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. EXTREME care MUST be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician ONLY. Seat Depth Seat Dump Back Angle Seating System Caster Size Caster Position Rear Wheel Size Rear Wheel Position Anti-Tippers User Condition Seat Depth Seat Dump Back Angle Seating System Caster Size Caster Position Rear Wheel Size Rear Wheel Position User Condition •ü ü ü• ü ü •ü ü üüü • ü NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the ü procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. NOTE: Additional adjustments may be needed according to the wheelchair type. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures. To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most rearward position in the axle mounting plate. Moving the rear wheels to any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP™ & MVP jr.™