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Reaching and Leaning - Backwards, Tipping - Rear Wheel Configuration Only

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SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING Reaching and Leaning - Backwards ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching and Leaning - Backwards Tipping - Rear Wheel Configuration Only 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 and/or pinch points. After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 on page 21. Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. Compass™SPT™ 20 Part No 1122134

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
Compass™SPT™
20
Part No 1122134
Reaching and Leaning - Backwards
±
WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of
gravity and may cause you to tip over.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point casters forward to
create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend
without changing your sitting position.
FIGURE 2.3
Reaching and Leaning - Backwards
Tipping - Rear Wheel Configuration Only
±
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 and/or pinch points.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following
methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 on page 21.
Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the casters clear the
curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.