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SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers 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 aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with 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: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5. NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 2. After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the Motor Release Levers are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 57. 3. Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from. 4. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. ƽ WARNING During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 24 Part No 1141450

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Pronto® M91™ with SureStep®
24
Part No 1141450
Transferring To and From Other Seats
±
WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers 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
aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with 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: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.5.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
1.
Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the rear
casters pointing away from it.
FIGURE 3.5
Transferring To and From
Other Seats
2.
After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the Motor Release
Levers are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
on page 57.
3.
Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.
4.
Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
±
WARNING
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a
transfer board if at all possible.