Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair - Invacare Action Ampla User Manual

CAUTION!
Risk of burning your hands
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional
heat is produced at the handrims.
– Wear suitable gloves.
1. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands
until the wheelchair stops.
Braking with an assistant
With an assistant's brake an assistant can brake the
wheelchair while it is moving.
1. To brake, pull the brake lever A on the push bar.
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5.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair

WARNING!
Risk of overturning
There is a high risk of overturning during the
transfer.
– Only get in and out without assistance if you
are physically able to do so.
– When transferring, position yourself as far
back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
– Make sure that both castors are facing straight
to the front.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand
on the foot plate.
– Never stand on the foot plate when getting in
and out.
CAUTION!
If you release or damage the brakes the
wheelchair could roll away out of control.
– Do not support yourself on the brakes when
getting in and out.
IMPORTANT!
The clothes-guards could become damaged.
– Never sit on the clothes-guards when getting
in and out.
Usage
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