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3.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non‐detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies it as the first assistant places one foot on the next stair and repeats procedure.
4.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and it has been rolled away from the stairway.
5.If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers down. Refer to Footrest/ Anti‐Tipper on page 62 in this manual.
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre- vent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Remove the armrest, if installed. 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 possible.
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