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3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. 4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When you lift or support the wheelchair user or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can. 5. Remind the wheelchair user to lean back when you tilt the chair backward. 6. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must leave the wheelchair user alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of control of the chair. 7. For instructions on descending a curb or single step please refer to Descending a Curb or Single Step section of this manual. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS 8 English Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS 8 English Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs A. CENTER OF BALANCE WARNING The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over. 1. Center of balance is affected by: a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including: • Seating system consisting of cushion and or back support; • The seat height b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution. c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope. d. The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of added weight. 2. To reduce the risk of an accident: a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position is best for you. b. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair. Be aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of balance. c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and how to avoid a tip-over. d. Use anti-tip tubes. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others. B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES WARNING Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair. To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over: 1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the chair more stable. 2. Lock anti-tip tubes in place. (If your chair does not have anti-tip tubes, back it up against a wall and lock both rear wheels). 3. Engage your wheel locks. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others. C. WHEELIES WARNING Doing a "wheelie" means balancing on the rear wheels of your chair while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur. However, if you do it safely, a “wheelie” can help you overcome curbs and obstacles. 1. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you are a good candidate to learn to do a “wheelie.” 2. Do not attempt a “wheelie” UNLESS you are a skilled wheelchair user of this chair or you have help. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others. Warnings: Falls& Tip-Overs English 9 D. OBSTACLES WARNING Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. To avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride. 2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles. 3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms. 4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom of the ramp. 5. To Help Correct Your Center of Balance: a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle. b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher to a lower level. 6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle. 7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle. 8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others. E. REACHING OR LEANING WARNING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. 1....
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