Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Transferring to and From Other Seats, Escalators Warning

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

5.Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.

6.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway.

ESCALATORS WARNING

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

Transferring to and From Other Seats

WARNING

ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent broken screws, 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.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to

FIGURE 3.1.

1.Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the casters pointing parallel to it.

2.After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the clutches are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 56.

3.Shift body weight into seat with transfer.

Minimum Gap Distance

FIGURE 3.1 Transferring to and From

Other Seats

During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.

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