Transferring To And From Other Seats; Percentage Of Weight Distribution - Invacare Patriot Manuel De L'utilisateur Et D'entretien

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you
are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent
the wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
2.3.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the front
casters parallel to it.
2. Engage wheel locks.
3. Remove or flip back armrests.
4. Shift body weight into seat with
transfer.

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, seat-
to-floor angle, position of the rear wheels, correct anti-tipper as well as the end
user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to
the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the nine
(9) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.
Patriot™
WARNING
CAUTION
MAXIMUM GAP DISTANCE
FIGURE 2.3 - TRANSFERRING TO
AND FROM OTHER SEATS
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or
no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a
transfer board if at all possible.
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