Invacare Pro Series Transferring to and from, Other Seats, Percentage of Weight Distribution

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SAFETY/HANDLING

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM

Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach,

OTHER SEATS

bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These

movements will cause a change to the normal bal-

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

ance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution

 

 

 

 

of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your

 

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the

 

 

 

 

 

particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and

 

wheelchair, every precaution should be taken

 

 

 

 

 

transferring activities in several combinations in the

 

to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters

 

 

 

 

 

presence of a qualified healthcare professional BE-

 

toward the object you are transferring onto. Also

 

 

 

 

 

FORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

 

be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help

 

 

 

 

 

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When

 

prevent the wheels from moving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is im-

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

portant to use the front casters as a tool to maintain

 

When transferring, position yourself as far

 

 

 

 

 

stability and balance.

 

back as possible in the seat. This will prevent

 

 

LENGTHENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the

 

damaged upholstery and the possibility of the

 

 

 

wheelchair tipping forward.

 

 

stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the

 

 

 

 

wheelchair.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently

SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the

provided you have adequate mobility and upper body

maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto

strength.

the rear wheels.

 

 

 

 

S A F E T Y

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H A N D L I N G

Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing toward it. 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 pos- sible.

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

WARNING

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

Example 46%

54%

103 lbs. 130 lbs.

 

 

 

U N O C C U P I E D O C C U P I E D

LENGTHENING

SHORTENING

Front of

Wheelchair

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Contents Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Method StairwaysPercentage of Weight Distribution Transferring to and fromOther Seats Functional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending ForwardREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistMaintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEAdjusting Footrest Height Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure Procedure FootrestInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Footrest ProcedureAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionReplacing Heel Loops Figure Impact GUARDS/CALF Strap FigureComposite Footplates Adjustable Footplate INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjusting Calfpads Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadSaddle Bolts Footrest Installing Basketball Roller FigureCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Washers Basketball Roller TubeReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Upholstery ProcedureBack Upholstery H O L S T E R YAdjustable Tension Back Upholstery AdjustingInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Back canesAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureH O L S T UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Installing Fabric Clothing Guards Figure Fabric ClothingGuard Procedure Frame Adjusting Back Height FigureM E FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureAdjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only Figure Adjusting Rear Seat Height FigureFrame Procedure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Adjusting Half ARM Height Figure Installing Half ARM FigureArms Procedure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwINSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS Figure Installing the T-ARM Sockets FigureProcedure Arms InstallingWidth Figure Adjusting the T-ARMSHeight Figure Depth FigureReposition the arm tube on the T-arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Clamp Arm Socket Bottom Socket Screws Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS FigureAdjusting Flip Back Arms Figure Installing Flip Back Arms FigureLength HeightInstalling Rigid Clothing Guards Figure Guard SlotThreaded Half Clamp INSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBEProcedure Casters S T E R SPro-SA Model Wheelchairs Figure Adjusting Front Caster HeadtubesRepositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame Figure Adjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs OnlyRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigureProcedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes Casters ProcedurePRO-SA ALL PRO Series Wheelchairs Except PRO-SAInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Repeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chairSpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureRear Wheels Procedure Adjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureProcedure Rear Wheels And/or OutAdjusting Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsJam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle Bushing Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersRear Wheelchair Centerline TOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8Conditions exists Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontCorrecting TOE-IN/TOE-OUT REPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock FigureCondition Figure E E L SINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Installing the Anti-tippersAdjust Adjusting the Anti-tipper HeightHeight Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperAdjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Installing/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureHandrims Phillips Screw HandrimPhillips Screw Rear Wheel Handrim Composite Rim LocknutLink Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1 Seat to Floor ProcedureChanging Seat to Floor Height Positioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair FramePositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA only Seat to FloorprocedurePage Limited Warranty WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way
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