Transfers; Curbs & Single Steps - Sunrise Medical Zippie Sphynx Owner's Manual

6.0 SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
6.5
I. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point
during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
To avoid a fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer.
3. Be aware that the chair can still slide and/or tip. The wheel lock keeps the rear wheels from rolling
while you are perforrming the transfer.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer
board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. If you can, remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip.
7. Make sure armrests are removed, or out of the way and do not interfere with the transfer.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the risk that the chair will tip or
move away from you.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and can
possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
Before riding over curbs, and negotiating even a single step, ALWAYS ask for assistance fi rst. Curbs and
steps can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to your ability to avoid, or traverse any
obstacle, always ask for help. Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations. Develop new skills only
with the help of a companion.
For Attendant: Each person who assists the rider with curbs and steps should read and follow all
instructions and warnings pertaining to attendants, and caregivers.
1. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches [101mm] high) UNLESS you have help.
Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over.
2. With the help of an attendant, go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb or
descend at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
3. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen
fasteners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and can
possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others.
6.6
WARNING
1.
GET READY
6.7
WARNING
2.
TRANSFER
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Zippie SPHYNX
Optimum Transfer position
Before transferring:
1. Flip back, or remove the armrests out of
the way.
2. Swing away, or remove the footrests out of
the way.
3. Make sure the wheel lock is set.
3.
ADJUST
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