Transferring To And From Other Seats - Invacare TDX 4 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Transferring To and From Other Seats

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.
DO NOT allow the user to leave the wheelchair while the seat is tilted. ALWAYS
return the seat to upright position when transferring the user in or out of the
wheelchair.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip-
ping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.
NOTE: Adequate mobility and upper body strength is required to perform this activity
independently.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the casters
aligned parallel with the object.
2. Engage motor locks. Refer to
Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock
Levers on page 124.
3. Shift body weight into seat with
transfer.
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or
no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a
transfer board if at all possible.
TDX™ Wheelchairs
WARNING
CAUTION
FIGURE 2.5 Transferring To and From
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Minimize Gap Distance
Other Seats
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