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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Loss of traction or stability on inclines/grades
or ramps may cause injury, damage or death.
Lighter weight users may be at an increased
risk. Surfaces that may be wet, icy, oily,
slippery, painted, treated wood, rotten wood,
rusted metal or other similar surfaces or
materials may also increase risk.
-DO NOT drive in an elevated position while on
an incline.
-DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully
extended position when proceeding down
inclines/grades.
-DO NOT leave an unoccupied wheelchair
unattended on inclines or ramps.
DANGER!
Risk of Death or Serious Injury
Traveling down inclines in reverse could cause
the wheelchair to tip over resulting in death or
serious injury
-DO NOT travel down inclines in reverse.
6.2.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach,
bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These
movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
center of gravity, and weight distribution of the
wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice bending, reaching and
transferring activities in several combinations in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional before
attempting active use of the wheelchair
1. Engage motor locks.
2. Turn power off.
3. Position the casters so that they are
parallel to the drive wheels to create the
longest possible wheelbase.
4. Reach, lean or bend only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting position.
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6.2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward
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.
4. Turn power off
5. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend
without changing your sitting position.
6.2.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause
serious injury or damage.
-Before attempting transfers, consult a health
care professional to determine proper
transfer techniques for the user and type of
wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of footplate may cause injury or
damage.
-DO NOT stand on footplates.
-Ensure the footplates are in the upward
position or swung outward when getting in or
out of the wheelchair.
Fig. 6-7 Front View
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is
required to perform this activity
independently.
1. Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional
to determine individual safety limits.
2. Turn power button OFF BEFORE entering or
exiting the wheelchair.
Fig. 6-8 Top View
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