Part No. 1114822 13 Tilt/Recline Seating Systems®
PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
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.
Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of
the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, center of
gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your
particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several
combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting
active use of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or
bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability
and balance.
GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1
SAFETY AND HANDLING
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.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to
the desired 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.
REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING -
FORWARD
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if
you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your
knees.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
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