A Note To Wheelchair Assistants; Stability And Balance - Invacare Pronto M91 User Manual

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.
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.

Stability and Balance

DANGER
Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage
Not performing periodic maintenance on stability lock could result in death or serious injury.
ALWAYS perform the periodic maintenance to the stability lock listed in the inspection checklist of this manual.
WARNING
With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare
professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the
user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair.
The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other wheelchairs previously used. This
wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that provides the wheelchair with optimum traction and stability
when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to 3 inches. The following warnings apply specifically to the
SureStep Feature.
• DO NOT use on inclines greater than 9°.
• DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
• The end user's weight can materially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Great care should be taken when traversing such slopes.
• ALWAYS reduce speed when traveling up or down an incline or over obstacles and rough terrain. Traveling under these
conditions may shift the users weight forward resulting in reduced stability.
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