Coping With Everyday Obstacles; A Note To Wheelchair Assistants; Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward - Invacare Solara Spree GT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Coping With Everyday Obstacles

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be somewhat alleviated by learning
how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability
and balance.

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 wheelchair or
traversing curbs or other impediments.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lift-
ing 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 detachable parts such as arms or legrests. 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

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 2.2.
Position the casters so that they are
extended away from the drive wheels and FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
engage wheel locks. - Forward
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