Invacare ProSPIN X4 - Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability; Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward; Reaching, Bending - Backward

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1125104 23 ProSPIN™ X4™
Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE3.3.
LengtheningtheWheelbase‐willincrease
stabilityandmaintainstandard
maneuverabilityofthewheelchair.
ShorteningtheWheelbase‐willincrease
maneuverabilityanddistributeadditional
weightontotherearwheels.
CenteringtheWheelbase‐givesyou
maneuverabilityandstability.
FIGURE 3.3 - Adjusting the Wheelbase for
Stability
Reaching, Leaning andBending - Forward
 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.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE3.4.
Positionthecasterssothattheyare
extendedawayfromthedrivewheelsand
engagewheellocks.
FIGURE 3.4 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Forward
Reaching, Bending - Backward
 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.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE3.5onpage24.
Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesiredobject.Positionthecasterssothat
theyareextendedawayfromthedrivewheelstocreatethelongestpossiblewheelbase.
Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchangingyoursittingposition.
Rear
Axle Mounting
Plate
Forward
Wheelchair
Frame