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away from the drive wheels to create the longest possible
wheelbase, engage the motor locks and turn power off.
Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without
changing your sitting position.
2.4.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious
injury or damage.
– Before attempting transfers, consult a health
care professional to determine proper transfer
techniques for the user and type of wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of footplate may cause injury or damage.
– DO NOT stand on footplates.
– Ensure the footplates are in the upward
position or swung outward when getting in or
out of the wheelchair.
Fig. 2-10 Front View
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Fig. 2-11 Top View
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is
required to perform this activity independently.
1. Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence
of a qualified healthcare professional to determine
individual safety limits.
2. Turn power button OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
3. Reduce gap between transfer surface B and wheelchair
seat C to the minimum distance A necessary to
perform transfer.
4. ALWAYS ensure both motor locks are engaged and
wheel hubs (if equipped) to prevent the wheels from
moving before transferring into or from the wheelchair.
5. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve
stability during transfer.
6. Invacare strongly recommends ordering the optional
wheel locks as an additional safeguard if not present.
7. Flip up footplates or swing footrests outward.
8. 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.
2.5 Pinch Points
WARNING!
Risk of Minor to Serious Injury
Pinch points can cause minor to serious injury.
– Be mindful of potential pinch points and use
caution when using this product.
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