Section 1-General Guidelines; Stability - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner's Manuals,
Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

STABILITY

The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, seat-to-
floor angle, position of the rear wheels, correct anti-tipper as well as the end user's
disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to the stability
of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the nine (9) may cause the
wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
NOTE: When changes
to the left hand column
occur, follow across the
chart and refer to the X
procedure to maintain
the proper stability,
safety and handling of
the wheelchair.
SEAT DEPTH
BACK HEIGHT
BACK ANGLE
SEAT ANGLE
CASTER SIZE
CASTER POSITION
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
USER CONDITION
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster size/position and seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
Patriot™
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