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4.
Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backwards.
5.
When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the wheelchair in one easy movement.
Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This may damage the
wheelchair or injure the rider.
6.
Always lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must leave the rider alone,
even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip-over and/or loss of control of the
wheelchair.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over
and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
Centre of Balance
WARNING: The point at which the wheelchair will tip forward, backward, or to the side depends on its
centre 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.
The most important adjustment is the center of gravity. The more you move the seat
assembly back, the more likely your wheelchair will be to tip over backwards.
2.
The centre of balance is also affected by:
a.
A change in the set-up of your chair, including the seat height and the seat angle and the
backrest angle.
b.
A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c.
Riding your wheelchair on a ramp or slope.
d.
The use of a backpack and/or other options, and the amount of added weight.
3.
To Reduce the Risk of An Accident:
a.
Consult your health care professional team to find out chair geometry is best for you.
b.
Contact Icon BEFORE you modify or adjust your wheelchair in any way that is not
described in this Manual. Be aware, that based on the foregoing factors, you may need
to make other changes to correct the centre of balance.