Invacare Top End T-3 Tennis Adjustable Operating And Maintenance Manual page 15

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Adjustable Models Only.
LENGTHENING WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuver-
ability of the chair.
SHORTENING WHEELBASE will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and
distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
Center of Gravity
UNOCCUPIED
FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A
WHEELCHAIR
The approximate reach-limit values shown in
the accompanying graphs were derived on the
basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female
wheelchair users. Note the difference between
the maximum and the comfortable reach lim-
its, a subjective but important consideration in
design.
Reaching, Leaning, Bending And Bending - Forward.
Position the front caster so that it is extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks
(if so equipped).
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.
Part No. 1054916
LENGTHENING
OCCUPIED
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PROCEDURE 1
SHORTENING
72
FORWARD
REACH
64
61
56
53
48
42
40
32
29
25
0 8 1 6 2 4
INCHES
T-3™ and T-4™ Series
Front of
Wheelchair
72
64
61
56
53
48
42
40
32
29
25
3 7 4 0