Using The Wheelchair; Safety Information; Braking During Use; Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair - Invacare XLT User Manual

XLT

6 Using the wheelchair

6.1 Safety information

WARNING!
Risk of accidents
Uneven tire pressure can have a huge effect on handling.
– Check the tire pressure before each journey.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
When using small front wheels the wheelchair could get
stuck at curbs or in floor grooves.
– Make sure that the front wheels are suitable for the
surface you are driving on.
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear wheel
and the mudguard with the risk that you could trap your
fingers.
– Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair using
the handrims only.
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear wheel
and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap
your fingers.
– Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair using
the handrims only.
Theft and metal detection systems
In seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate
theft and metal detection systems.
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6.2 Braking during use

Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to the
handrim with your hands.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving, the
direction of movement can become uncontrollable and
the wheelchair may stop suddenly, which can lead to a
collision or to you falling out.
– Never apply the parking brakes while you are moving.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
If the wheelchair is rapidly decelerated by an assistant
pulling at the push handles, the user may fall out of the
wheelchair.
– Always apply the posture belt if present.
– Make sure your assistant has been trained individually
in transferring occupied wheelchairs.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning your hands
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is
produced at the handrims (especially MaxGrepp and
Supergripp).
– Wear suitable gloves.
1. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until the
wheelchair stops.

6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair

WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the transfer.
– Only get in and out without assistance if you are
physically able to do so.
– When transferring, position yourself as far back
as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged
upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping
forward.
– Make sure that both castors are facing straight to the
front.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand on the
footrest.
– Never stand on the footrest when getting in and out.
CAUTION!
If you release or damage the brakes the wheelchair could
roll away out of control.
– Do not support yourself on the brakes when getting
in and out.
IMPORTANT!
The mudguards and armrests could become damaged.
– Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when getting
in and out.
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