Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Shortening the Wheelbase ‐ will increase maneuverability and distribute additional
weight onto the rear wheels.
Centering the Wheelbase ‐ gives you maneuverability and stability.
DETAIL "B" - RECLINERS
DETAIL "A" - NON-RECLINERS
NEVER use the rear
two Mounting Holes in
Recliner Bracket
XX
Lengthening
(Rearward)
Make sure the rear wheels
Shortening
are in the Most rearward
(Forward)
position to maintain the
stability of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 2.2 Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
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 2.3.
Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and engage
wheel locks.
FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
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