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TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR
TO A CAR (FIGURES 7A, 7B and 7C)
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NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) attendants
be used when transferring a patient from a wheel-
chair to a car.
WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the seating surface
of the wheelchair and before moving the patient,
check again to make sure that all hardware or straps
are properly connected. Check each S-hook to make
sure it is completely attached to the metal support
bars of the sling. Check the attachment of the straps,
O or D-rings to the swivel bar hooks. If any attach-
ments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient
completely to correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient. Patient’s arms should be
inside of the chains or straps.
Invacare slings and hardware are made specifically
for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of
the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts
of different manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking of the rear
casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual.
Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants. Invacare DOES recom-
mend that the rear casters be left UNLOCKED dur-
ing lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to sta-
bilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a
chair, bed or any stationary object.
NOTE: To position an individual in a sling, follow the
procedures concerning lifting the patient, operation
and sling attachments.
NOTE: The transfer to a car should be made on a
level driveway or surface.
FIGURE 7A - TRANSFERRING FROM A
WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR
NOTE: Before lifting the patient from the chair,
make sure to shorten the distance between the
patient and the boom. This will make the
transfer into the seat of the car easier.
NOTE: Attendants should practice "Good Body
Mechanics" when positioning patient onto any
seating surface.
1. Attach the chains or straps to swivel bar.
2. Engage the rear wheel locks of the wheelchair.
3. Lift the patient from the wheelchair.