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SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Part No 1114851 19 Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs
Coping with Everyday Obstacles
Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbealleviatedsomewhatbylearning
howtomanageyourwheelchair.Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstability
andbalance.
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbody
mechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenevertiltingthewheelchair
ortraversingcurbs,orotherimpediments.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on 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.
Also,beawareofanyremovable(detachable)parts.ThesemustNEVERbeusedtomove
thewheelchairorasliftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultingin
possibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubefore
attemptingitalone.
Percentage of Weight Distribution
ƽ WARNING
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.
The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back
upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchair's sta-
bility. Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair
to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.
The addition of anti-tippers may be required.
Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairownertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthe
wheelchair.Thesemovementswillcauseachangetothenormalbalance,thecenterof
gravity,andtheweightdistributionofthewheelchair.
Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingand
transferringactivitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealth‐care
professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofwheelchair.