Etac Cross - User Transfers and Wheelchair Balance

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With or without a care giver, from
the front.
Before transferring:
- Increase the overall support base
of the wheelchair by reversing
for about 10 cm, thereby ensur-
ing the castor wheels swing
forwards.
The wheelchair should be placed
close to where the transfer is going
to take place.
- Apply the brakes, remove the
armrest/side guard and swing
the legrest in under the seat
one the side you intend to move
across.
Never stand on the foot
rests as you may
tip the chair!
(!) The care givers should
remember to use the
strength in their legs and
to keep their backs as
straight as possible while
lifting.
- Drive carefully down, one step
at a time, keeping the chair
balanced on its rear wheels at
all times.
- After clearing the last step,
“set down” the wheelchair
once again on all four wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-
tips back to the down
position after completed
transfer.
(!) The care givers should
remember to use the
strength in their legs
and to keep their backs
as straight as possible
while lifting.
Always ask for help.
Never use an escalator, even if a
care giver is available.
We always recommend using two
carers for this transfer. One who
walks behind and holds on to the
push handle and one who walks
in front and holds on to the frame
(or in the legrests if these are
lockable).
With care giver, forwards:
- Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the up position and
ensure that height adjustable
push handles are securely
tightened.
- Drive forward to the first step
and tilt the wheelchair onto its
rear wheels if necessary with
help from the tilter.
10 Driving technique, maneuvering
10:6 Driving technique, stairs: down
10:7 Driving technique, transferring into/out of the wheelchair
The technique for transferring
a user should be practised with
trained personnel.
All that is provided here is some
important advice to consider in
conjunction with transferring a
user into or out of the wheelchair.
With or without a care giver,
sideways.
Before transferring:
- Increase the overall support
base of the wheelchair by
reversing for about 10 cm,
thereby ensuring the castor
wheels swing forwards.
The wheelchair should be placed
as close to where the transfer is
going to take place as possible.
- Apply the brakes, remove or
swing up armrest/side guard
and legrest on the side you
intend to move across