Using The Seating System; Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair (Transferring) - Sunrise Medical QUICKIE Sedeo Pro Advanced Seating Manual

6.0 Using the seating system

6.1 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (Transferring)

Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your healthcare
professional for assistance in developing your personal front or side
transfer technique to best suit your needs and avoid any personal
injury.
DANGER!
To prevent a fall:
• Ensure controller is switched off during transfers to avoid unintentional
movement. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick and cause your
system to move when you do not expect it.
• Ensure that the free wheel lever has been set to 'drive', General
manual.
• Rotate the front casters so that they point forward.
• Work with your health care professional to learn all safe methods for
transfers.
• Make sure motor brakes are engaged. This keeps the system from moving
when you transfer.
• 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
seating system seat is not below you.
• Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a
transfer.
• Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on
your own.
• Do not stand on the footrest. Putting your full weight on the footrest may
lead to wheelchair damage and to hazardous situations, including the
wheelchair tipping up.
• Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
Preparing for a forward transfer (Centre Mount Leg Rest):
DANGER!
Move your wheelchair as close as possible to the seat you intend to
transfer into.
On the centre mount leg rest, flip both footplates up out of the way,
(Fig.6.1 & Fig.6.2 - A).
Preparing for side transfer:
DANGER!
• Move your wheelchair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring
to. If possible, use a transfer board.
• Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the
risk that you will miss the seat or fall.
Flip up armrest
• On the side you wish to transfer from; flip the armrest all the way up
until it goes into its mechanical stop. This frees your space for side
transfer. (Fig. 6.3).
Sedeo Pro Advanced/Advanced UP Rev.A
Fig. 6.1
A
A
Fig. 6.2
Fig. 6.3
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