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Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a
good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to properly
transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
Turn off the power to the controller. See VII. "Operation."
Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See
III. "Your Power Chair."
Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination
to improve power chair stability during transfer.
Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from
your power chair.
Flip up the footrest or move the leg rests aside; this will
help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot
rigging during the transfer.
Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the leg rests. Such use may cause the power chair
to tip and cause personal injury.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated
on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride
recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity
and the weight distribution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware
that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.
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Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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