Invacare Top End X-Terminator QR - Manual (Page 20)

SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1114851
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward,
it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
• Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard
maneuverability of wheelchair.
• Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and
distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
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.
Reaching, Leaning - Backwards
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back
upholstery. This will change your center
of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
Center of
Gravity
Unoccupied Occupied
Lengthening the
Wheelbase
Shortening the
Wheelbase
Rear of
Wheelchair
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward
Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards