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whilst the line of your combined centre of gravity lies within
the points of contact of the forward and rear wheels with
the ground.
- Weight Limit
The maximum recommended weight of the user is 125kg
and 150 kg for 50,5 - 55,5 & 60,5 cm seat width. However,
the level of activity is an essential factor. For example, an
active user who weighs 75 kg may subject the wheelchair to
more stress than user who weighs 100 kg. To this purpose,
we recommend that you consult your retailer when choosing
the model of wheelchair based upon your daily life style.
1.1. Reaching an object from the chair
The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair indicated
in the following diagrams have been calculated based on a
representative sample of wheelchair users:
- Only the arms should be extended beyond the seat of the
wheelchair. (figure 2).
- The body and head should remain within the boundaries of
the seat. (figure 3).
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A GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Safety and operating limits
For a safe operation of your wheelchair, the following parame-
ters should be observed :
- Stability and balance
Your wheelchair has been designed to provide the stability
you need during normal daily activities.
Any movement in the wheelchair will have an impact on
the position of the centre of gravity, which may lead to the
wheelchair tipping and a fall.
To improve your safety when you move a lot or you transfer
your weight from one place to another, we recommend using
seat belts.
- Weight distribution (figure 1)
Many actions cause the user of a wheelchair to reach out,
lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside
it. Any movement you make whilst sat in your wheelchair
will move the combined centre of gravity of you (Gc) and
the wheelchair (Gw). You will remain stable in the wheelchair
