Stability; Operating Information - Invacare PATRIOT Manuel De L'utilisateur Et D'entretien

GENERAL GUIDELINES
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Stability

Operating Information

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
STABILITY
The back height, front caster position, seat-to-floor angle, position of the rear wheels,
correct anti-tipper as well as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition
and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1)
or any combination of the eight (8) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster position and seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments MUST be per-
formed by a qualified technician.
ANTI-TIPPERS
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights.
Refer to the chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCEDURE 7 of this
manual for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements CANNOT be achieved,
DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. Any changes to the seat-
to-floor angle or seat-to-floor height may require different anti-tippers.
Seat-to-floor angle of 0
Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option for 0
with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-
tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Seat-to-floor angle of 6
ordered and installed.
Seat-to-floor height (which includes seat-to-floor angle): If changing the seat-to-floor
height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST
be ordered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
OPERATING INFORMATION
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.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reach-
ing down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this
may cause the wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching as the
wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS - STABILITY
0 0
or 3 : If so equipped, anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times.
0
: If changing the seat-to-floor angle to 6
GENERAL WARNINGS
5
0 0
or 3 on this wheelchair (You may order
0
, anti-tippers MUST be
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