Pinch Points; A Note To Wheelchair Assistants - Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base Owner's Manual

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Pinch Points

Pinch
WARNING
Point
Pinch point may occur when returning
the tilted seat to the full upright
position. Make sure the hands and body
of the occupant, attendants and
bystanders are clear of all pinch points
before lowering seat (FIGURE 3.2).
DO NOT store or place items under the
seat.
FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3.
WARNING
Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A").
Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B").
DETAIL "A"
DETAIL "B"
Pinch
Point
Pinch Point
FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points

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.
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