Invacare 9000 STANDARD WEIGHT Wheelchair User Manual


 
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1100868 19 9000 Jymni™Pediatric Series
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.1.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
Forward
Reaching, Leaning Backwards
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back
upholstery to reach objects behind you,
as this may cause the wheelchair to tip
over.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.2.
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.
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning Backwards