Invacare 9000 SL Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 8

SAFETY/HANDLING
FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A
WHEELCHAIR
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The approximate reach-limit values shown in the
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accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a
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sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheelchair
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users. Note the difference between the maximum and
the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but impor-
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tant consideration in design.
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COMFORTABLE
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INCHES
REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS
DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-
stery. This will change your center of gravity
and may cause you to tip over.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de-
sired object. Point front casters forward to create
the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only
as far as your arm will extend without changing your
sitting position.
FORWARD REACH
(Adults)
MAXIMUM
WARNING
REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING -
FORWARD
Position the front casters so
that they are extended as far
forward as possible and en-
gage wheel locks. DO NOT
LEAN FORWARD OF THE
ARMRESTS.
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