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REACHING, LEANING, BENDING
AND BENDING - FORWARD
REACHING, BENDING -
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.
SAFETY/HANDLING
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de-
sired 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.
FORWARD REACH
(ADULTS)
COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM
0 8 16 24 37 40 48
72
64
61
56
53
48
42
40
32
29
25
16
8
0
INCHES
INCHES
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FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A
WHEELCHAIR
The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac-
companying graphs were derived on the basis of a
sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheelchair
users. Note the difference between the maximum and
the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but impor-
tant consideration in design.
Position the front casters so
that they are extended as far
forward as possible and en-
gage wheel locks. DO NOT
LEAN FORWARD OF THE
ARMRESTS.