Pinch points a note to wheelchair assistants, Pinch points – Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base User Manual

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®

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Pinch Points

ƽ WARNING

Pinch point may occur when returning

the tilted seat to the full upright

position. Make sure the hands and body

of the occupant, attendants and

bystanders are clear of all pinch points

before lowering seat (FIGURE 3.2).
DO NOT store or place items under the

seat.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to 
FIGURE 3.2 
and FIGURE 3.3.

FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points

ƽ WARNING

Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail “A”).
Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail “B”).

FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body 
mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or 
traversing curbs or other impediments.

Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms or legrests. These must NEVER be used 
to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, 
resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before 
attempting it alone.

Pinch

Point

Pinch

Point

Pinch Point

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

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