Invacare Powered Seating Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1122170 17 Formula™ Powered Seating
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
NOTE: For more information about safety/handling of the wheelchair, refer to the owner’s manual
that shipped with the wheelchair base.
Pinch Points
ƽ WARNING
A pinch point exists between head tube cap and walking beam.
A pinch point exists between walking beam/head tube cap and telescoping tube
when the seat is in the lowest seat to floor height.
Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position or
lowering the elevated seat. Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, atten-
dants and bystanders are clear of all pinch points before lowering seat or returning
the tilted seat to the full upright position.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1 Pinch Points
Pinch Point
Headtube Cap
Front
Caster
Telescoping Tube
Walking
Beam
Walking Beam
Headtube Cap
(Not Shown)
Front Caster
Pinch
Point
Pinch
Points