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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Tracer
®
IV 18 Part No. 1110558
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.
Wheelchairs with adjustable height armrests only: Adjust armrests to lowest posi-
tion prior to transferring into or out of wheelchair - otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
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:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.
NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovidedyouhaveadequatemobilityand
upperbodystrength.
Positionthewheelchairascloseaspossible
alongsidetheseattowhichyouare
transferring,withthefrontcasters
pointingparalleltoit.Removeorflipup
thearmrest.Engagewheellocks.Swing
awayorremovefrontrigging.Shiftbody
weightintoseatwithtransfer.
Duringindependenttransfer,littleorno
seatplatformwillbebeneathyou.Usea
transferboardifatallpossible.
FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From
Other Seats
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 frame rail when opening
or closing the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame
rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.
Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair
from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place.