Coping With Everyday Obstacles; A Note To Wheelchair Assistants; Tipping; Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes - Invacare MyOn HC User Manual

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Reaching, Leaning, or Bending Backwards
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired
object. Point front casters forward to create the longest
possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting position.

6.4 Coping with Everyday Obstacles

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be
alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your
wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain
stability and balance.

6.5 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required,
remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your
back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the
wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
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WARNING!
– Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting
on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of
a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or
damage to the wheelchair.
Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These
MUST NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting
supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in
possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an
experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.

6.6 Tipping

WARNING!
– DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
– When lowering the front casters of the
wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop
the last few inches to the ground. This could
result in injury to the occupant.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair,
use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short
stairs, etc.
6.6.1 Method 1 — Wheelchair With Step Tubes
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 front casters clear the
curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in
the weight distribution.
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