Invacare X-Terminator BB User Manual

SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING

Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair

drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant

and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly
lower the wheelchair in one continuous
movement. DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This
could result in injury to the occupant. Turn
the anti‐tippers so the wheels are facing
down.

Stairways

WARNING

Concerning stairway access: Invacare does not recommend that wheelchairs be

transported up or down stairways with occupant in the wheelchair. Possible injury

to occupant and/or assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is

recommended.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.

Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in

injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up

or down a stairway. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed

from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants

and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable

parts for hand-held supports.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT
available:

1. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers up. Refer to Footrest/ Anti‐Tipper on page 62.

2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the

rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while securely grasping a
non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.