Transferring To And From Other Seats - Invacare FDX User Manual

Transferring To and From Other Seats

WARNING:
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches 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.
Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
 For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is
required to perform this activity independently.
1. Position the wheelchair to minimize the gap distance between the
wheelchair seat and the seat to which you are transferring.
2. Ensure the casters are aligned parallel with the object.
3. Engage motor locks. Refer to Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock
Levers on page 57.
4. 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.
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Front View
Minimize Gap
Wheelchair
Distance
Seat
FIGURE 4 Transferring To and From Other Seats
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Top View
Minimize Gap Distance
Seat
Seat
Wheelchair
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