Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing
your sitting position.
2.4 Coping with Everyday Obstacles
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated
somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind
your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.
2.5 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to
use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your
knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other
impediments.
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, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These MUST
NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as
they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the
user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced
assistant help you before attempting it alone.
2.6 Tipping
WARNING!
–
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
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When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair,
DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches
to the ground. This could result in injury to the
occupant.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of
the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
2.7 Stairways
WARNING!
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Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to
move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up
or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if
possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair
prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two
assistants and making thorough preparations. Make
sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for
hand-held supports.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors
when an elevator is not available:
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