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Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side
the seat to which you are transferring, with the front cast-
ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body
weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will
be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move
forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees.
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys-
tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as
the user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combi-
nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by an authorized dealer or qualified tech-
nician.
RECLINERS ONLY: Before using ANY recline posi-
tion of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels
are in the MOST REARWARD position in the Ex-
tended Multi-Position axle plate to maintain the sta-
bility of the wheelchair. Do not change the handling/
maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the
rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Mov-
ing the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions
WILL change the center of gravity of the wheelchair,
making the wheelchair less stable.
RECLINERS ONLY: NEVER use the rear two (2) re-
cliner bracket mounting holes when using the re-
cliner option. Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket
mounting holes WILL make the wheelchair less
stable, possibly causing injury.
Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach,
bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These
movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the
wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations in the presence of a
qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active
use of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reach-
ing, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the
front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
Lengthening the Wheelbase will increase stability and
maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.
Shortening the Wheelbase will increase maneuverability
and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
Centering the Wheelbase gives you maneuverability
and stability.
Example 46% 54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs.
UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED
CENTER OF
GRAVITY
Lengthening
(Rearward)
Shortening
(Forward)
Make sure the rear
wheels are in the
MOST REARWARD
position to main-
tain the stability of
the wheelchair
RECLINERS
NON-RECLINERS
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NEVER use the
rear two (2)
Recliner Bracket
Mounting Holes