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Part No. 1110545 13 A4
SECTION 1GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
CENTER OF
GRAVITY
UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED
Rear of Wheelchair
LENGTHENING
THE
WHEELBASE
SHORTENING
THE
WHEELBASE
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
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.
Reaching, Leaning - Backwards.
WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the
back upholstery. This will change your
center of gravity and may cause you to
tip over.
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.