Invacare A-6S Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 12

PROCEDURE 1
Transferring To And From Other Seats
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
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wheelchair, every precaution should be taken
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to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters
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parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
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Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to
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help prevent the wheels from moving.
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When transferring, position yourself as far back as
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possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged
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upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair
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tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body
strength.
WARNING
CAUTION
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along
side the seat to which you are transferring, with the
front casters parallel to it. Engage wheel locks. 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 pos-
sible.
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