Specifications

587

Tilt Wheelchair

1.3 Legal Restrictions WARNING

BRODA wheelchairs may only be used as described in this manual and with proper regard for

recognized healthcare and work place safety and accident prevention practices. BRODA

wheelchairs may not be operated or used with non-BRODA replacement parts or accessories,

which could endanger patients, staff, or other third parties. The wheelchair may only be moved or

operated by caregivers or family members who can guarantee its correct operation because they

have read and fully understand this manual and the safety issues discussed herein.

1.4 Position of Wheelchair “Danger of Falling” WARNING

Immediately after a patient is transferred into a wheelchair, we recommend that the wheelchair’s

seat be tilted sufficiently to prevent the patient from sliding or falling forward off the wheelchair.

The amount of seat tilt used should be determined by the patient’s caregiver who is responsible

for seating.

We recommend that the patient’s feet be correctly positioned on the footrests to prevent the

patient from sliding or falling forward off the wheelchair. The amount of elevation used should be

determined by the patient’s caregiver who is responsible for seating.

1.5 Position of Seat Tilt “Danger of Tipping” WARNING

In an attempt to prevent agitated patients from falling out of the wheelchair or tipping the

wheelchair forward, the caregiver may decide to tilt the wheelchair. The amount of seat tilt used

should be determined by the patient’s caregiver who is responsible for seating. Always ensure the

patient is properly positioned in the chair before tilting.

Before operating the seat tilt, carefully read through section 1.9 Repositioning of Patient “Danger

of Pinching.”

1.6 Propelling and Transferring “Danger of Tipping” WARNING

To aid in patient comfort, the caregiver may decide to tilt the wheelchair. We recommend that the

wheelchair not be propelled from a tilted position since the wheelchair is prone to tip backwards.

Transfers to and from the wheelchair should not be performed from a tilted position because the

wheelchair is prone to tip backwards.

The wheelchair should always be in an upright position when propelling and performing transfers.

If the wheelchair should tip while occupied, the anti-tippers will prevent it from falling completely.

1.7 Wheelchair Placement “Danger of Tipping” WARNING

We recommend that when a patient has been moved to their destination, the wheelchair is placed

so the patient cannot reach handrails or other objects, fixed or moveable. This is to prevent the

patient from pulling the wheelchair over or pulling themselves off the seating surface, and to

prevent the patients from pulling moveable objects onto the wheelchair and on themselves.

We recommend that the wheelchair be used in a supervised area to prevent untrained patients,

caregivers, or third parties from unauthorized operation, movement, or unsafe actions such as

sitting, standing or leaning on the reclined back, footrest, or the armrests. Individuals should not

stand on the seat also. These actions, if not prevented, could put the wheelchair at risk of tipping

or may damage the wheelchair.