Pride QUANTUM SERIES Owner's Manual page 15

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 or if you have to reach
over the back of the seat.
Movements such as these may
change your centre of gravity
and the weight distribution of
t h e p o we r ch a i r, p o s s i b l y
causing your power chair to tip.
WARNING! Keep your hands
away from the tyres when
driving. Be aware that loose
fitting clothing can become
caught in drive tyres.
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a
good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health-
care 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 be-
fore attempting a transfer:
! Turn off the power to the controller.
! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See
III. "Your Power Chair."
! Turn the castor 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 foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front
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.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests
for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair to tip, resulting
in a fall from the power chair and personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip.
Quantum 600 Series
I I . S A F E T Y
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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