Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Transporting the Wheelchair, Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair

SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING

SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Transporting the Wheelchair

WARNING

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is approximately 82 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair. ProBasics recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.1 on page 62.

Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.

DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.

Unfolding

1.Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides.

2.Assemble the wheelchair by following the instructions in this manual.

Folding

1.Remove the anti-tippers. Refer to Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 59.

1.Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49.

2.Remove the footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/Legrest on page 33.

3.Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing Battery Tray on page 50.

4.Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.

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