SAFETY / HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIR
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WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
DO NOT lean over the top of
the back upholstery. DO NOT
engage the wheel locks.
If you shift your weight while
reaching, it is better to roll
backwards than to tip over.
Before attempting a transfer,
always engage both wheel
locks. DO NOT step on the
foot-plates, as this could
cause the wheelchair to tip
over.
DO NOT attempt to tilt
your wheelchair without
assistance. Tilting the
wheelchair backward beyond
its balance point can be
dangerous and may result in
injuries.
Reaching, leaning and bending (contd.)
Backward
TRANSFERRING
TILTING
1. Operate your wheelchair as close as possible to
the object.
2. Rotate front casters fully forward. Reach only as
far as your arm will extend without changing
your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the
wheelchair or ask for help.
1. Position the wheelchair as closely as possible
along side the seat to which you are transferring.
2. Remove or flip back the armrest.
3. Engage wheel locks.
4. Shift body weight into the seat with transfer.
Tilting should only be performed with the assistance of an
attendant.
1. Grasp the push handles securely and ensure that
handgrips are firmly attached.
2. Make sure the occupant's feet are secure on the
footplates and that arms, hands and fingers are
clear of wheels and/or pinch points.
3. Advise the occupant prior to tilting the
wheelchair backward.
4. Place one foot on the tipping lever (located on
the rear bottom of the wheelchair) and apply
downward force until the balance point is
reached (approximately 30°).
5. Lower the front end slowly.
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