Invacare TDXSP2V Owners Manual - Page 22

Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Loss of traction or stability on inclines/grades or ramps may cause injury, damage or death. Lighter weight users may be at an increased risk. Surfaces that may be wet, icy, oily, slippery, painted, treated wood, rotten wood, rusted metal or other similar surfaces or materials may also increase risk. - DO NOT drive in an elevated position while on an incline. - DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position when proceeding down inclines/grades. - DO NOT leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on inclines or ramps. DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury Traveling down inclines in reverse could cause the wheelchair to tip over resulting in death or serious injury - DO NOT travel down inclines in reverse. 2.4.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward 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 22 in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair Fig. 2-7 Fig. 2-8 Ensure the motor locks are engaged (not in freewheel mode) and turn power off before reaching, leaning or bending. Bend only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Casters should be parallel to the drive wheel. 2.4.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward Fig. 2-9 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Position the casters so that they are extended 60101877-B