Footplates And Front Rigging; Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward - Invacare FDX User Manual

2.1.6 Footplates and Front Rigging

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Operating the wheelchair with a ground clearance of
less than 75 mm (3 inches) between the footplates and
the ground/floor may cause serious injury or property
damage.
– ALWAYS maintain a minimum of 75 mm (3
inches) between the bottom of the footplates and
ground/floor to ensure proper ground clearance while
the wheelchair is in motion. If necessary, adjust the
footplates height to achieve proper ground clearance.
After footplates height adjustment, if the wheelchair
dips forward and the footplates touch the ground
while in motion, please contact your dealer for an
inspection and avoid use of the wheelchair if possible.
Risk of Injury or Damage
– Using the footplates as a platform may cause injury
or damage.
– DO NOT use the footplates/footboard as a platform.
DO NOT stand on the footplates/footboard. When
getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that
the footplates are in the upward position or swing
footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair.
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2.1.7 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper positioning while leaning or bending could
cause the wheelchair to tip forward resulting in serious
injury or damage.
– 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.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any
further than the length of the armrests.
– DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to
move forward in the seat or pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
Engage motor locks and turn power off before reaching, leaning or
bending only as far as your arm will extend without changing your
sitting position. Position the casters so that they are extended away
from the drive wheels and engage wheel locks/motor locks/clutches.
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