GENERAL GUIDELINES
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of
any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to
the wheelchair.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT
available:
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is between 30 and 40 kgs. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
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.
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1.
Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2.
Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair
(refer to owners manual).
3.
If necessary fold the wheelchair. Refer to the
owners manual.
4.
Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5. Using
non-removable
(non-detachable) parts of
the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of 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.
