Invacare Pronto M61 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward, Transferring To and From Other Seats

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5.

1.Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it.

2.After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor release levers are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 57.

Minimum Gap Distance

FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From

Other Seats

3.Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.

4.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.

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6.

Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage motor release levers.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®