Getting Into And Out Of The Wheelchair; From The Side - Otto Bock B 500 Instructions For Use Manual

Fig. 9: Adjusting the footrest bar

10 Getting Into and Out of the Wheelchair

Getting into and out of the B 500/B 500-S is easy thanks to its modular construction. The armrests and footrests
are easily removed, allowing for good access from the side or the front.

10.1 From the side

Move the B 500/B 500-S power wheelchair as close as possible to the seat. Remove the armrest on the side the
user is getting into (Fig. 10). Remove the footrest if need be. Any lighting fixtures can also be swung down for
transfer. The user can then slide onto the seat from the side. Using a gliding board will facilitate the transfer.
Fig. 10: Removing the armrest
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