SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1149267
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TDX® SC TDX® Spree
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 user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of
the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the 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 healthcare
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 casters as a tool to maintain stability and
balance.
To
assure
stability
and
proper
operation
of
your
wheelchair,
you
must
at
all
times
maintain
proper
balance.
Your
wheelchair
has
been
designed
to
remain
upright
and
stable
during
normal
daily
activities
as
long
as
you
DO
NOT
move
beyond
the
center
of
gravity.
DO
NOT
lean
forward
out
of
the
wheelchair
any
further
than
the
length
of
the
armrests.
Make
sure
the
casters
are
pointing
in
the
forward
position
whenever
you
lean
forward.
This
can
be
achieved
by
advancing
the
wheelchair
and
then
reversing
it
in
a
straight
line.
Coping with Everyday Obstacles
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 3.1
Coping
with
the
irritation
of
everyday
obstacles
can
be
somewhat
alleviated
by
learning
how
to
manage
your
wheelchair.
Keep
in
mind
your
center
of
gravity
to
maintain
stability
and
balance.
While
the
walking
beam
allows
you
to
traverse
up
to
a
2
‐
3/8
‐
inch
(60mm)
bump
or
threshold,
stopping
after
the
wheels
cross
the
bump
poses
a
problem.
The
wheelchair
cannot
reverse
over
the
bump
at
this
point.
Continue
forward
and
then
turn
around.
While
the
TDX
is
designed
for
use
primarily
in
and
around
the
home,
the
provider
should
determine
whether
this
wheelchair
is
suitable
for
the
actual
environment
in
which
the
wheelchair
will
be
used.
NOTE:
DO
NOT
go
down
a
ramp
at
full
speed.
Some
seat/back
positions
will
cause
the
wheelchair
to
feel
unstable.
CAUTION
Be aware of the condition of the ramp.
Traction will be diminished/nonexistent
on a slippery surface. Proceed with
caution.
FIGURE 3.1
Coping with Everyday
Obstacles
Bump/Threshold
