Specifications

9
MV01-94000-00
Rev C
Obstacles
WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can
damage your wheelchair and may cause a fall, tip-over and/or loss of control.
To avoid these risks:
1. Keep a lookout for danger; periodically scan the area well ahead of your wheelchair as
you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles.
3. Remove the cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp to avoid steps or drop offs. Make sure there is not a drop off at the end of
the ramp.
5. To help correct your center of gravity:
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 wheelchair has anti-tip bars, lock then in place as you go over an obstacle.
7. Keep both hands on the wheel push rims as you go over the obstacle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a door) to propel your wheelchair.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself,
a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Reaching or Leaning
WARNING: If you reach or lean, it will affect the center of gravity of your wheelchair. This
may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend
your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so. Always keep your
buttocks in contact with the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands because you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent
a fall if the wheelchair should tip.
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your wheelchair has anti-tip bars locked into
place.
5. NEVER reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may damage or destroy the
backrest and cause you to fall.
6. If you must reach or lean forward, do not put pressure on the footrests because leaning
forward already puts pressure on the footrests and may cause the wheelchair to tip if
you lean too far.
Moving Backwards
WARNING: You must exert extra care when propelling backwards. If the rear wheels hit an
obstacle or catch on any protrusion, your wheelchair could tip backwards if one or more of
the rear wheels stops moving.
1. Move slowly and smoothly when pushing backwards.
2. If you have anti-tip bars, lock them in place.
3. Make certain the area is clear behind you.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself,
a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.