Invacare MK5 EX - TRANSFERRING AND PINCH POINT SAFETY

Part No. 1114822 15 Tilt/Recline Seating Systems®
MINIMIZE
GAP
DISTANCE
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/
clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer
in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to
reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you are
transferring onto.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This
will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: Adequate mobility and upper body
strength is required to perform this activity
independently. Use of an assistant is strongly
recommended.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the cast-
ers aligned parallel with the object.
2. Engage motor locks. Refer to the
TDX Owners Manual, part number
1114809. Shift body weight into seat
with transfer.
3. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a
transfer board if at all possible.
GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1
SAFETY AND HANDLING
PINCH POINTS
WARNING
Pinch point exists between head tube cap and walking beam.
Headtube
Cap
Walking
Beam
Front
Caster