Invacare TDX Spree Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
TDX® SC TDX® Spree 20 Part No 1149267
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
“SafetyandHandling”ofthewheelchairrequiresthecloseattentionofthewheelchair
useraswellastheassistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand
techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.Itis
importanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortablein
maneuveringaroundthefrequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.
Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthe
followingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.
Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthat
maydifferfromthosedescribedinthismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseach
individualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstaclesthat
theymayencounter,howeverallwarningsandcautionsgiveninthismanualMUSTbe
followed.Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewwheelchairuserand
assistantwith“safety”asthemostimportantconsiderationforall.
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 slowly 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.