Stability And Balance - Invacare Crossfire T6, Crossfire Titanium, Crossfire All Terrain User Manual

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2.2 Stability and Balance

WARNING!
– ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order
with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional
safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. It is not designed for use as a safety device
withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
– DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable)
parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
– ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
– Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or
without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
– DO NOT climb, go up, or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
– Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.
WARNING!
– Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair,
resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.
– This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one individual occupies the wheelchair this
may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage the
wheelchair and surrounding property.
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you MUST at all times 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 stability will allow. Make sure 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.
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