Using The Seating System; Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair (Transferring) - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M SEDEO ERGO Manual

7.0 Using the seating system

7.1 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (Transferring)

Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your healthcare
professional for assistance in developing your personal front or
side transfer technique to best suit your needs and avoid any
personal injury.
DANGER!
To prevent a fall:
• Ensure controller is switched off during transfers to avoid
unintentional movement. If you fail to do so you may touch the
joystick and cause your system to move when you do not expect it.
• Ensure that the free wheel switch has been set to 'drive',  General
manual.
• Rotate the front casters so that they point forward.
• Work with your health care professional to learn all safe methods for
transfers.
• Make sure motor brakes are engaged. This keeps the system from
moving when you transfer.
• It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and
agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the
seating system seat is not below you.
• Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself
during a transfer.
• Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe
transfer on your own.
• Do not stand on the footrest. Putting your full weight on the footrest
may lead to wheelchair damage and to hazardous situations,
including the wheelchair tipping up.
• Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
Preparing for forward transfer (Center Mount Legrest)
Preparing the center mount legrest (Fig. 7.1)
DANGER!
Move your wheelchair as close as possible to the seat you intend to
transfer into.
• Flip up (A) and (B) so they are out of the way.
Lower the center mount foot plate (if fitted),
• Ensure the area is level and free of obstacles and hazards.
• Turn the control system ON.
• Select the powered center mount leg rest.
• Push the joystick forward until the foot plates rest fully on the
ground (Fig. 7.2).
• Switch the control system OFF before transferring.
WARNING!
Be aware that when powered, the area around and underneath
the footplate needs to be clear of all personal items and bodily
extremities to prevent injury or damage to property.
CAUTION!
Once the leg rest is fully lifted or in its lowest position do not hold the
joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Q700 M Ergo Seat
 Controller:
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A
B
Fig. 7.1
Fig. 7.2
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