Tipping; Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes - Invacare 9000 Jymni Pediatric Series Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Tipping

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a
non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the
wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are
clear of all wheels and/or pinch points.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following
methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters
clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Make sure that the anti-tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground/floor
BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly
lower the front of the wheelchair in one
continuous movement onto the sidewalk.
Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
Turn the anti-tippers wheels down
towards the ground/floor.
9000 Jymni™Pediatric Series
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Step Tube
FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With
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Step Tubes
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