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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep® 20 Part No 1143153

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF

WHEELCHAIRS

“SafetyandHandling”ofthewheelchairrequiresthecloseattentionofthewheelchair

useraswellastheassistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand

techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.Itis

importanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortablein

maneuveringaroundthefrequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthe

followingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.

Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthat

maydifferfromthosedescribedinthismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseach

individualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstaclesthat

theymayencounter,howeverALLWARNINGSandCAUTIONSgiveninthismanual

MUSTbefollowed.Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewwheelchair

userandassistantwith“safety”asthemostimportantconsiderationforall.

Stability and Balance

ƽ WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a

positioning belt ONLY. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high

stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt must be

replaced IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.

Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or

slower and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.

DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position when proceeding

down ramps or slopes.

Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair

may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury

to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than

one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the

wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage

to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or

bending forward, it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and

balance.

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.

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