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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
9000 Topaz™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1100869
Transferring To and From Other Seats
ƽ WARNING
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the
wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help
prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.4.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible
along side the seat to which you are
transferring, with the front casters
pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up
the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift
body weight into seat with transfer.
FIGURE 2.4 Transferring To and From
Other Seats
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer
board if at all possible.
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
ƽ WARNING
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or
closing the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails
are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.
Unfolding
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.
1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the
ground/floor).