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FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A
WHEELCHAIR
The approximate reach-limit values shown in the
accompanying graph were derived on the basis of
a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel-
chair users. Note the difference between the maxi-
mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective
but important consideration in design.
FORWARD REACH
(Adults)
COMFORTABLE
MAXIMUM
INCHES
INCHES
REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS
WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-
stery. This will change your center of gravity
and may cause you to tip over.
SAFETY/HANDLING
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REACHING, LEANING and
BENDING - FORWARD
Position the front casters
so that they are extended
as far forward as possible
and engage wheel locks.
DO NOT LEAN FOR-
WARD OF THE ARM-
RESTS.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired
object. Point front casters forward to create the longest
possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm
will extend without changing your sitting position.
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
avoid injury.
Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs
UNFOLDING.
1. Grasp the push handle of the wheelchair closest
to you.
2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the oppo-
site wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
3. Push downward on the seat rail closest to you
where the seat upholstery is attached until the
wheelchair is fully open.
4. RECLINERS ONLY -
A. Slide the cover of the folding handle over the
links in the center of the spreader bar.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the cover of the folding
handle. Damage to the folding handle will oc-
cur.
B. Turn the folding handle cover towards the front
of the wheelchair approximately two (2) to four
(4) revolutions.