5.Lower both of the split seat units down into position to form a complete seat, as shown at right.
WARNING: Ensure that both seat units are lowered and form a complete seat before having the patient sit down on the Stand Assist.
6.Have the patient lower herself down onto the seat while keeping her knees and shins in the kneepads, and while continuing to hold the cross bar with both hands, as shown at right.
7.Unlock the casters. Place both hands on the cross bar furthest from the patient, as shown at right, and move the Stand Assist to the new surface. Ensure that the patient is secure and in proper position as described in Step 6 before and during transfer, as shown at right.
8.Position the Stand Assist against the new surface, en- suring that the patient will be in a position to sit down firmly and safely on the transfer surface.
9.Lock the casters.
10.Have the patient pull herself back up to a full standing position.
11.Raise the two split seat units so that they are parallel to the side of the Stand Assist, as shown at right, to allow the patient to lower herself.
12.Stand beside the patient as she lowers herself down onto the new surface.
13.Ensure that the patient is safely positioned. Unlock the casters and move the Stand Assist to storage.
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