Invacare CT7A user manual Escalators, Transferring To and From Other Seats

4SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

4.7Escalators

￿ WARNING

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

4.8Transferring 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 prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.

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.

FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats

Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 24 Part No 1167484