SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to transport it.
1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2.Remove the seat. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly (Formula CG Only) on page 42.
3.Remove any accessories on the wheelchair.
4.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5.Ensure that the casters are oriented as shown in FIGURE 3.2.
6.Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. Refer to FIGURE 3.2.
7.Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories to desired location.
8.Reinstall any accessories that were removed in STEP 3.
9.Reinstall the seat. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly (Formula CG Only) on page 41.
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FIGURE 3.2 Lifting/Stairways
WARNING - ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
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