Transferring To And From Other Seats - Invacare Pronto M51 Base Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Transferring To and From Other Seats

ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to
prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair. Also, make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by
aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with the object you are transferring
onto.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip-
ping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.3.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the rear
casters pointing away from it.
2. After the wheelchair is positioned
properly for transfer, verify that the
motor release levers are engaged. Refer
to Engaging/Disengaging Motor
Release Lever on page 49.
3. Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.
4. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer
board if at all possible.
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Pronto M51 Base with SureStep
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CAUTION
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FIGURE 3.3 Transferring To and From
Other Seats
Minimum Gap
Distance
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