Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes - Invacare 9000 Jymni Pediatric Series Maintenance Manual

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace immediately.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.4.
This method requires two assistants. The
second assistant should be positioned at
the front of the wheelchair lifting upward
on a non-removable (non-detachable) part
of the wheelchair frame when lifting the
wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair
when the wheelchair is being lowered to
the ground.
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear
wheels are against the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up.
The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward
movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the
front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for
the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.
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.
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous
movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down.
Make sure that the anti-tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground/floor
BEFORE usingthe wheelchair.
Turn the anti-tippers wheels down towards the ground/floor.
Part No 1100868
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair
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Without Step Tubes
9000 Jymni™Pediatric Series