Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair manual Transferring to and from Other Seats

SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

&

H A N D L I N G

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS

WA R N I N G

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap dis- tance. Turn both casters toward the ob- ject you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from mov- ing.

C A U T I O N

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping for- ward .

NOTE: This activity may be performed indepen- dently 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 cast- ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Swing the foot- rests out of the way and 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.

These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribu- tion of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning or bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

Example *46% *54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs.

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

*46% and 54% represent the total weight distribu- tion between the front and rear of the wheelchair.

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A

WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel- chair users. Note the difference between the maxi- mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

FORWARD REACH

(Adults)

COMFORTABLEMAXIMUM

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION	INCHES
WARNING

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

Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend
and transfer in and out of the wheelchair.	INCHES

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