Transferring To Other Seats - Invacare Alu Lite User Manual

1.2.Transferring to other seats

- If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper
body is sufficiently strong and mobile, you can transfer
forward to another seat. Fold the footplate up and push the
footrest/legrest to the side, bend your body forward leaning
on the two armrests and lift yourself up; then shift your body
towards the place where you want to sit while distributing
your weight to the arms and hands (figure 8).
As you may find this movement difficult, we recommend that
you obtain some assistance from an attendant or carer to
ensure the transfer is as smooth and safe as possible.
Lock both brakes and ensure both castor wheels are facing
the forward position.
Then, grip firmly the armrest handle, take care of your nails
on the skirt-guard edges.
Push on your arms to easily lift yourself up and the atten-
dant can help you to finalise the transfer to the place where
you wish to sit.
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Warning :
- Position yourself as close as possible to the place where
you wish to sit.
- When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible
in the seat to prevent breaking screws, damaging the seat
upholstery or causing the wheelchair to tip forward.
- Lock the two brakes.
- Never stand on the footrests when you are getting in or
out of the wheelchair (figure 9).
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