Invacare 1171880 Wheelchair User Manual


 
2 SAFETY
Part No 1171880 9 Invacare
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Top End Reveal
Wheelchair
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WARNING
Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the
Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a
moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and
use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair
transportation systems.
Stability Warning
The position of the footrest, camber tube (COG - Center of Gravity), seat angle, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery
as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability. Any change to one or any combination of the six may
cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The addition of anti-tippers
may be required.
FOOTREST
POSITION
CAMBER TUBE
(COG)
BACK ANGLE
BACK
UPHOLSTERY
USER
CONDITION
SEAT ANGLE
FOOTREST POSITION
✓✓
CAMBER TUBE (COG)
✓✓
BACK ANGLE
✓✓
✓✓✓
BACK UPHOLSTERY
✓✓
✓✓
USER CONDITION
✓✓✓✓
SEAT ANGLE
✓✓✓✓
When changes to the left hand
column occur, follow across the chart
and refer to
the procedure to
maintain the proper stability, safety
and handling of the wheelchair.