SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Transferring 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.
Wheelchairs with adjustable height armrests only: Adjust armrests to lowest posi-
tion prior to transferring into or out of wheelchair - otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help
prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
NOTE:
This
activity
may
be
performed
independently
provided
you
have
adequate
mobility
and
upper
body
strength.
Position
the
wheelchair
as
close
as
possible
alongside
the
seat
to
which
you
are
transferring,
with
the
front
casters
pointing
parallel
to
it.
Remove
or
flip
up
the
armrest.
Engage
wheel
locks.
Swing
away
or
remove
front
rigging.
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 2.6
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
WARNING
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening
or closing the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame
rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.
Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair
from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place.
