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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Pronto
®
M51
™
Base with SureStep
®
18 Part No. 1148076
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbody
mechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenevertiltingwheelchairor
traversingcurbsorotherimpediments.
Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmsorlegrests.ThesemustNEVERbeused
tomovethewheelchairorasliftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,
resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubefore
attemptingitalone.
Lifting/Stairways
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and
making thorough preparations.
Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.
It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the
front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is 212 lbs. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.2onpage 19.
Followthisprocedureformovingthewheelchairbetweenfloorswhenanelevatorisnot
availableorliftingthewheelchairisnecessary: