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GENERAL GUIDELINES
TRANSFERRING INTO/OUT OF THE HANDCYCLE
(FIGURE 1)
Before attempting to transfer IN or OUT of the handcycle, every
precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Position the
handcycle on level ground and as close as possible to the object you are
transferring INTO or OUT of. The parking brake of the handcycle MUST
be engaged and the object you are transferring INTO or OUT of MUST
also be secured before attempting any transfer.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat.
This will prevent damage to the upholstery.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
1. Position the handcycle on level ground and as close as possible along side the object
to/from which you are transferring.
2. If possible, position the handcycle at a 45° angle to the object to/from which you are
transferring as shown in FIGURE 1.
3. Apply the parking brake on the handcycle.
4. Position the hand crank handles as far forward as possible as shown in FIGURE 1.
This will create more room to transfer.
NOTE: If necessary, lift the front wheel off the ground and rotate the front tire to position the hand
crank.
5. If necessary, adjust the seat position of the handcycle to create more room to
transfer. Refer to SLIDING SEAT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT in SECTION 5 of
this manual.
6. Secure the object that you are transferring into or out of. Apply wheel locks (if
installed) if the object is a wheelchair.
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Although it may
be difficult to wedge the transfer board between the wheelchair seat and the handcycle seat, use
a transfer board if necessary.
NOTE: Refer to STEPS A-F in FIGURE 1 for details regarding transfer to/from a wheelchair.
7. Shift body weight onto object while transferring.
8. Lift and place LEFT leg past front frame, across seat and over center tube.
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WARNING
CAUTION
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SECTION 1
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