GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1 | GENERAL GUIDELINES |
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame
Unfolding.
1.Open the wheelchair by grasping the back cane of the wheelchair closest to you.
2.Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/ floor).
3.Push downward on the TOP of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open.
4.Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS in this section of the manual.
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