SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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18 Part No. 1073955
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
ƽ 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.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE 2.1.
Positionthefrontcasterssothattheyare
extendedasfarforwardaspossibleand
engagewheellocks.
FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
Forward
Reaching and Leaning Backwards
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back
upholstery to reach objects behind you,
as this may cause the wheelchair to tip
over.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto
FIGURE 2.2.
Positionwheelchairascloseaspossible
tothedesiredobject.Pointfrontcasters
forwardtocreatethelongestpossible
wheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfaras
you r armwillexten dwithoutchanging
you r sitti ngposition.
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching and Leaning
Backwards
Tipping
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
Whentippingthewheelchair,anassistantshouldgraspthebackofthewheelchairona
non‐removable(non‐detachable)part.Informthewheelchairoccupantbeforetippingthe
wheelchairandremindhim/hertoleanback.Besuretheoccupant’sfeetandhandsare
clearofallwheelsand/orpinchpoints.
Aftermastering
thetechniquesoftippingthewheelchair,useoneofthefollowing
methodstotacklecurbs,shortstairs,etc.
