Invacare 3GTQSPBASE Owners Manual - Page 31

3 SAFETY Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/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. Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto. Inasmuch as wheel locks are an option on this wheelchair, (You may order with or without wheel locks.) transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.  For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4. Adequate mobility and upper body strength is required to perform this activity independently. 1. Position the wheelchair to minimize the gap distance between the wheelchair seat and the seat to which you are transferring. 2. Ensure the casters are aligned parallel with the object. 3. Engage motor locks. Refer to Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers on page 61. 4. 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. Front View Minimize Gap Distance Wheelchair Seat Top View Minimize Gap Distance Seat Wheelchair Seat Seat FIGURE 4 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No 1143151 31 Invacare 3G Storm Series®