Invacare XTRA Owners Manual - Page 20

SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 5. If so equipped, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. ࣼ CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. maximum gap distance 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 front casters parallel to it. 2. Engage wheel locks. 3. Remove or flip back armrests. 4. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. FIGURE 2.3 Transferring To and From Other Seats NOTE: During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Xtra™ 20 Part No 1026793