SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
At’m 18 Part No. 1125035
WARNING
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 is approximately 74 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 or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all
wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Transfer the wheelchair to the desired location. Refer to Transporting the Wheelchair
on page 49.
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
WARNING
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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage
motor release levers.
FIGURE 3.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
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