Stability And Balance - Invacare FDX User Manual

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced
assistant help you before attempting it alone.

2.1.2 Stability and Balance

To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you
MUST at all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has
been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily
activities as long as you DO NOT move beyond the center of gravity.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the
length of the armrests.
The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different
from other wheelchairs previously used. This power wheelchair
has Invacare's SureStep® technology, a feature that provides the
wheelchair with optimum traction and stability when driving forward
over transitions and thresholds. Refer to Coping with Everyday
Obstacles for maximum height of transitions and thresholds. The
following warnings apply specifically to the SureStep feature:
WARNING!
– To determine and establish your particular safety
limits, practice use of this product on various sloping
surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare
provider before attempting active use of this
wheelchair. Other general warnings listed within this
document also apply.
– 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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WARNING!
– DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended
position when proceeding down ramps or slopes.
– Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap
while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect
the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious
bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair
and surrounding property.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate
one individual. If more than one individual occupies
the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of
the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the
user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and
surrounding property.
– DO NOT have more than one individual occupy the
wheelchair.
– DO NOT have any one stand on the frame at any time.
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