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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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SI, TDX SI-HD 24 Part No 1154294

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. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable

parts for hand-hold supports.

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 without the user and without batteries is between 166

and 322 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

Followthisprocedureformovingthewheelchairbetweenfloorswhenanelevatoris

NOTavailable:

NOTE:Whenusingastairwaytomovethewheelchairandanyaccessories,moveallwheelchair

componentsawayfromthestairwaypriortoreassembly.

1. Removetheoccupantfromthewheelchair.

2. Removethebatteriesfromwheelchair.RefertoBatteriesonpage 51.

3. Bendyourkneesandkeepyourbackstraight.

4. Usingnon‐removable(non‐detachable)partsofthewheelchair,liftthewheelchairoff

ofthegroundandtransferthewheelchairupordownthestairs.

5. Thewheelchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelaststairhasbeennegotiatedandthe

wheelchairhas

beencarriedawayfromthestairway.

ƽ WARNING: ESCALATORS

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily

injury may occur.

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