Standard Labels .........................................................................................................................................12

Wheelchairs with TRRO ........................................................................................................................13

Wheelchairs without TRRO ..................................................................................................................13

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 14

SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 16

Stability........................................................................................................................................................16

Repair and Service Information.............................................................................................................17

Operating Information.............................................................................................................................17

Recliner Option Only ..............................................................................................................................18

Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only...................................................................................19

Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................19

Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................19

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................19

SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 20

Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................20

Coping with Everyday Obstacles ..........................................................................................................21

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................21

Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................22

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ..........................................................................................23

Reaching, Bending - Backward...............................................................................................................24

Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................24

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes........................................................24

Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube ...................................................25

Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................26

Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................27

Unfolding/Folding Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs ..............................................................................27

Unfolding Sling Seat .............................................................................................................................27

Folding Sling Seat..................................................................................................................................28

Unfolding/Folding Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs .............................................................................29

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