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Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good
sense of balance. See figure 4. Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to properly trans-
fer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you
or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempt-
ing a transfer:
! Turn off the power to the controller.
! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
"Your Power Chair."
! Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer.
! Make sure both armrests are flipped up or remove from your
power chair.
! Flip the foot platform up, or move the leg rests aside; this
will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot
riggings during the transfer.
! Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object 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 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. Transfer Position
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