Transfers; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Alcohol/Smoking; Ideal Transfer Position - Pride JAZZY 1113 ATS Owner's Manual

Transfers

Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good
sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro-
fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
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Turn off the power to the controller.
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Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See
III. "Your Power Chair."
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Turn the caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer.
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Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from

your power chair.

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Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this
will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot
rigging during the transfer.
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Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transfer ring, position
yourself as far back as possible in the power
chair seat to prevent the power chair from
tipping forward during transfer.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests
for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair to tip,
resulting in a fall from the power chair.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip.

Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations

Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues when
taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability
to operate your power chair in a safe manner.

Alcohol/Smoking

The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness
of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
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Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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