Using The Wheelchair; Moving To/And From The Wheelchair; Propelling Up A Slope; Stretching And Bending - Invacare XLT Max User Manual

We recommend that the qualified person who has prescribed your wheelchair for you, tests the wheelchair and
that he/she makes the adjustments that you want, taking your build and needs into account. We also hope that
you have received help in learning how best to use your chair. Start by practising carefully until you are familiar
with the wheelchair's possibilities and limitations.

6.1 Moving to/and from the wheelchair

Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat
that you want to move to. Apply the brake. Remove/
flip up the armrests and detach the legrests/move them
outwards. Do not put any of your weight on the foot
plates, as the chair may tip forwards.

6.2 Stretching and bending

Propel the wheelchair as near as possible. When
stretching and bending, do always have full contact
between the backrest and the back otherwise the
wheelchair may tip over. Stretching behind the back
is not recommended.

6.3 Propelling up a slope

Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by
themselves. In order not to lose control of the steering
and to avoid tipping backwards, you should always lean
forwards whilst propelling up a slope. Propel the wheel-
chair forwards using short, quick strokes applied to the
hand rims, in order to maintain speed and steering control.
Generally, help is needed in the case of steep slopes.
If you have to stop on a slope, it is particularly important
to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected
backward movements when you start moving the wheel-
chair forwards again. As the wheelchair is already leaning
backwards, such a movement can cause the wheelchair
to tip backwards.
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Max. 9 º
A wheelchair displaying a sticker with this symbol
has a particularly high tip risk. Take special care
when climbing a ramp or slope with an incline of
more than 9°. Always use anti-tip devices!

6.4 Propelling down a slope

We recommend that you get the help of one or more
assistants when going down steep and wet slopes.
First check the slope to see if there are any particular
risks, such as potholes, slippery sections, etc. Never use
your brake to slow down.
When you apply the brake on a downward slope, the
wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to
one side, tip sideways or stop immediately, which can
cause you to be thrown out of the chair. Always
control the speed with the hand rims. Remember that
the hand rims may become hot due to friction, and this
may cause injury to your hands. Try to propel down
the slope in a straight line as much as possible. Never
change direction when propelling down a slope. Never
propel up or down a slope crosswise.
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