SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
This
method
requires
two
assistants.
The
second
assistant
should
be
positioned
at
the
front
of
the
wheelchair
lifting
upward
on
a
non
‐
removable
(non
‐
detachable)
part
of
the
wheelchair
frame
when
lifting
the
wheelchair
and
stabilizing
the
wheelchair
when
the
wheelchair
is
being
lowered
to
the
ground.
The
first
assistant
should
stand
on
the
sidewalk
and
turn
the
wheelchair
so
that
the
rear
wheels
are
against
the
curb.
Turn
the
anti
‐
tippers
so
the
anti
‐
tip
wheels
are
pointing
up.
The
wheelchair
should
be
tilted
back
to
the
balance
point
and,
in
one
continuous
upward
movement,
the
rear
wheels
should
be
pulled
up
and
over
the
curb.
DO
NOT
return
the
front
casters
to
the
ground
until
the
wheelchair
has
been
pulled
backward
far
enough
for
the
front
casters
to
clear
the
edge
of
the
curb.
FIGURE 2.4
WARNING
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
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll
the
wheelchair
backward
and
slowly
lower
the
wheelchair
in
one
continuous
movement.
Turn
the
anti
‐
tippers
so
the
anti
‐
tip
wheels
are
facing
down.
Stairways
WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a
positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high
stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST
be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
