Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward; Reaching, Bending - Backward - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Many activities require the wheelchair
owner to reach, bend and transfer in and
CENTER OF
out of the wheelchair. These movements
GRAVITY
will cause a change to the normal balance,
the center of gravity, and the weight
distribution of the wheelchair. To
deter]mine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice bending, reaching
and transferring activities in several
combinations in the presence of a qualified
UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED
health professional BEFORE attempting
active use of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 2.4 - PERCENTAGE OF
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING -
FORWARD
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward,
it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
WARNING
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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
2.5.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
FIGURE 2.5 - REACHING, LEANING
AND BENDING - FORWARD

REACHING, BENDING - BACKWARD

WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of
gravity and may cause you to tip over.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6
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