SECTION 4—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1106645
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R51™and R51LXP
WARNING
DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result
in injury to the occupant.
Anti-tippers MUST BE used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or
gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against
tipover. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous
movement. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.
WARNING
Make sure anti-tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground/floor before
using the wheelchair.
Turn the anti-tipper wheels down toward the ground/floor.
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and
making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts
for hand-hold supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by 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.
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is between 80 and 127
lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the
Battery Boxes on page 57.
3. If necessary, fold the wheelchair. Refer to Transporting the Nutron on page 76.
4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off
of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
