A Note To Wheelchair Assistants; Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward; Reaching, Leaning - Backwards - Invacare Crossfire T6 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body
mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair
or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be used to move
the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in
possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before
attempting it alone.

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.2.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
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.

Reaching, Leaning - Backwards

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.
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SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
WARNING
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
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- Forward
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Crossfire Series Wheelchairs