Reaching, Bending - Backward; Getting In And Out Of The Mobility Device - Invacare Pronto M41 Series User Manual

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.
1. 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.
2. Position the casters so that they are extended away
from the drive wheels.
3. Engage wheel locks/motor locks/clutches.
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6.4 Reaching, Bending - Backward

WARNING!
Risk of injury
Leaning backward over the top of the seat back
will change your center of gravity and may cause
you to tip over resulting in injury.
– Proper positioning is essential for your safety.
DO NOT lean over the top of the seat back.
1. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired
object.
2. Position the casters so that they are extended away
from the drive wheels to create the longest possible
wheelbase.
3. Engage the motor locks and turn power off.
4. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without
changing your sitting position.

6.5 Getting in and out of the mobility device

– The armrest must be removed or swiveled
up in order to get into or out of the mobility
device from the side.
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