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INVACARE MX 10 Part No. 1119240
TIPPING
WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-
removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheel-
chair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupants feet and hands are clear of all
wheels and/or pinch points.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use the following method to
tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
TIPPING - CURBS:
Place foot on the step tube and begin to
tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a
continuous downward motion until the
balance point is achieved and the front
casters clear the curb. At this point, the
assistant will feel a difference in the
weight distribution.
WARNING
When lowering the front casters of
the wheelchair, DO NOT let the
wheelchair drop the last few inches
to the ground. This could result in
injury to the occupant and/or dam-
age to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one continuous
movement onto the sidewalk. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the
ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair forward until the
rear wheels roll up and over the curb.
METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH
STEP TUBES
Step Tube
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
STAIRWAYS? SORRY!
DO NOT carry an occupied wheelchair up a stairway. Serious bodily injury
may occur.