Invacare At'm manual Transporting the Wheelchair

SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR

SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is approximately 74 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the battery pack. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on page 35.

3.Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 29.

4.Remove any accessories on the wheelchair.

5.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.

6.Using non-removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat, battery pack, wheelchair base and any accessories to the desired location.

7.Reinstall any accessories that were removed in STEP 3.

8.Reinstall the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 29.

9.Reinstall the battery pack. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on page 35.

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