Invacare Ranger II Storm Series Ranger II Storm Series MWD/FWD Operator And Maintenance Manual page 10

PROCEDURE 1
Transferring to and From Other Seats
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ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and en-
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gage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the
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wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to trans-
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fer in or out of the wheelchair. Also, make sure
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every precaution is taken to reduce the gap dis-
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tance aligning both rear casters parallel with the
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object you are transferring onto.
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When transferring, position yourself as far back as
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possible in the seat. This will prevent broken screws,
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damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
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wheelchair tipping forward.
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NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
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strength.
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. Engage motor locks/clutches. Refer to one (1) of the
following.
A. WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTORS THAT HAVE
CLUTCHES - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING
MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES in PROCEDURE
8 of this manual.
B. WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTORS THAT HAVE
MOTOR LOCKS - ENGAGING/DISENGAG-
ING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS in PRO-
CEDURE 8 of this manual.
3. 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.
MINIMIZE GAP
DISTANCE
WARNING
CAUTION
Percentage of Weight Distribution
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to
move forward in the seat or pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach,
bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair.
These movements will cause a change to normal
balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution
of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your
particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching
and transferring activities in several combinations
in the presence of a qualified healthcare profes-
sional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheel-
chair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When
reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it
is important to use the rear casters as a tool to main-
tain stability and balance.
RII MWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY.
WARNING
NEVER reposition the motors. Repositioning the mo-
tors rearward WILL reduce the stability of the wheel-
chair. This procedure MUST be performed by an
Invacare Dealer.
RII FWD MODEL WHEELCHAIRS ONLY
(FIGURE 1).
WARNING
The overall performance of the wheelchair WILL
be affected by the front wheel mounting position.
The following charts show the mounting position of
the motors for each seat width and depth depend-
ing on the factory setting or user's weight.
If the mounting position that corresponds to the user's
weight is different than the factory setting, the mo-
tors MUST BE repositioned to maintain proper stabil-
ity and controllability BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Otherwise injury or damage can occur.
Periodically review the following charts to make
sure the motor mounting position still corresponds
to the user's weight to maintain the proper stability
and controllability.
Repositioning the motors MUST be performed by
an Invacare Dealer.
RANGER II ONLY - NEVER reposition the motors.
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Repositioning the motors forward WILL reduce the
controllability of the wheelchair. This procedure
MUST be performed by an Invacare Dealer.
NOTE: If motors are repositioned, the front riggings may
need to be repositioned. Refer to ADJUSTING/REPLAC-
ING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT in
PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES