4.3 Transferring In and Out
4.3.1 Transferring In
4.3.1.1 Engage both hand brakes
4.3.1.2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side
4.3.1.3 Lower the user into the seat, allowing them to use the armrests for support.
4.3.1.4 Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place his feet on them.
Ensure that the heels rest against the heel supports to prevent contact with
the casters.
4.3.1.5 Release both hand brakes.
ā Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and
pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a
wall or firmly held by an attendant.
4.3.2 Transferring Out
4.3.2.1 Make sure that the chair is near your final destination
4.3.2.2 Move the wheelchair backwards so that the casters are pointing forwards
and are in line with the rear wheels
4.3.2.3 Ensure that, where possible, the rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it
must be firmly held by an attendant.
4.3.2.4 Engage both hand brakes.
4.3.2.5 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.3.2.6 Slide forwards on the seat. Place one foot firmly on the ground with the
knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back.
4.3.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight
forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push
yourself up.
4.3.2.8 Some people have to side transfer.
4.3.2.9 Flip back your armrest, and make sure that the chair is near your final
destination.
4.3.2.10 Prop up your body and move sideward slowly, using transfer board. Be
careful to hit the brake or other components of wheelchair.
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