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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1134839 19 Power Tiger™
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward
ƽ 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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.2.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to
the desired object. Position the casters so
that they are extended away from the drive
wheels 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 and Bending
- Backward
Pinch Points
ƽ WARNING
TILT SEATS ONLY - Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the
full upright position. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant, attendants
and bystanders are clear of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to the
full upright position.
Stairways
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and
making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts
for hand-hold supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and without batteries is
approximately 94 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid
injury.