Transferring To And From Other Seats; Unfolding/Folding Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs; Unfolding Sling Seat - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Transferring To and From Other Seats

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you
are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent
the wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.7.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the front
casters parallel to it.
2. Engage wheel locks.
3. Remove or flip back armrests.
4. Shift body weight into seat with
transfer.
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or
no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a
transfer board if at all possible.

Unfolding/Folding Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs

Unfolding Sling Seat

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.8 on page 28.
1. Grasp the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you.
2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/
floor).
3. Push downward on the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached
until the wheelchair is fully open.
4. On recliners ONLY ‐
A. Slide the cover of the folding handle over the links in the center of the spreader bar.
Part No 1127114
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
CAUTION
FIGURE 2.7 Percentage of Weight
27
Maximum Gap Distance
Distribution
Compass™XE and Allegro®