Invacare 9000 Topaz Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
9000 Topaz™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1100869
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
Tilting
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair when occupied to traverse curbs or other such
obstructions. ALWAYS use curb cuts. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.