SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Lifting/Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations.
Use ONLY secure, nondetachable parts for
It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
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.
The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is between 203 and 318 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:
1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
3.Using the rear frame and the front edge of the front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to the desired location.
WARNING: ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
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