Pride Mobility Quantum series Owner's Manual page 15

Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense
of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional
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:
Turn off the power to the controller.
Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
"Your Power Chair."
Turn the castor wheels toward the transfer destination to im-
prove power chair stability during transfer.
Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your
power chair.
Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this will
help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging
during the transfer.
Reduce the distance between your power chair and the ob-
ject you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, 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 front riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip.
User Positioning
Pride recommends that all users be seated in an upright position with their pelvis positioned as far rearward as possible in the
power chair seat. All users need to discuss pelvic positioning with their Quantum Rehab Dealer, therapist(s) or healthcare
professional to determine appropriate pelvic position when seated on the power chair based on the user's individual medical needs.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean or bend while seated
on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable centre of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride
recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of
the seat. Movements such as these may change your centre of gravity and the weight
distribution of the power chair, possibly causing your power chair to tip.
WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose
fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres.
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Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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