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Index
1. General Guidelines................................................................................ 4
2. Operating Information............................................................................ 6
3. Weight Training ..................................................................................... 8
4. Weight Limitations ................................................................................... 8
5. Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs ............................................................ 8
6. Stability and Balance............................................................................. 9
7. Coping w/Everyday Obstacles ............................................................ 10
8. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants......................................................... 10
9. Percentage of Weight Distribution....................................................... 11
10. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward........................................... 11
11. Reaching, Leaning Backwards............................................................ 12
12. Tipping................................................................................................. 12
13. Stairways ............................................................................................. 13
14. Folding and Unfolding Wheelchair ...................................................... 14
15. Safety Inspection................................................................................. 15
16. Safety Inspection Checklist ................................................................. 15
17. Inspect/Adjust Initially.......................................................................... 15
18. Inspect/Adjust Weekly ......................................................................... 16
19. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ........................................................................ 16
20. Inspect/Adjust Periodically .................................................................. 17
21. Maintenance ........................................................................................ 17
22. Suggested Maintenance Procedures .................................................. 18
23. Front Rigging ....................................................................................... 18
24. Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly ............................................ 19
25. Adjusting Footplate Height .................................................................. 19
26. Back...................................................................................................... 20