Invacare 1171880 Wheelchair User Manual


 
4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1171880 19 Invacare
®
Top End Reveal
Wheelchair
Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair.
Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
FIGURE1 Stability and Balance
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
ƽ
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
Lengthening the
Wheelbase
Shortening the
Wheelbase
GRAVITY
UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED
CENTER OF