Operating Conditions - Etac Wheelchair Manual Manual

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OPERATING CONDITIONS

Transferring into/out of the wheelchair
The method for transferring a user into/out of a wheelchair should be
practised together with trained personnel. This paragraph should only
be used in an advisory capacity
With or without an assistant, sideways:
Before transference:
- Reverse the wheelchair 5-10 cm so that the castors are turned
fully forwards.
The wheelchair should be placed as near to the object of
transference as possible.
- Apply the brakes, remove or swing up armrest/ sideguard and
legrest on the side you intend to move across.
With or without an assistant, forwards:
Before transference:
- Reverse the wheelchair 5-10 cm. Be sure to turn the anti-tip
back to the down
- The wheelchair should be placed as position near to the object
of transference as possible.
- Apply the brakes and swing the legrests under the seat.
Never stand on the footrests !
(!) Assistants should remember while lifting to keep their backs as
straight as possible.
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