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5.20.4 Step 4. Turn the foot plates back down and re-locate the
footrests so that the user can place their feet upon them.
5.20.5 Step 5. Release parking brake.
5.21 Getting Out
5.21.1 Step 1. Make sure that the chair is as close as possible to your
transfer point.
5.21.2 Step 2. Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are
pointing forward i.e. in line with the drive wheels and usually with
the caster forks pointing forward. Ensure that where possible the
rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be firmly held
by an attendant.
5.21.3 Step 3. Engage both parking brakes.
5.21.4 Step 4. Turn up the foot plates and swing the footrests to the
side.
5.21.5 Step 5. Slide forwards on the seat.
5.21.6 Step 6. Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a
right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back.
5.21.7 Step 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.
●Never stand on the footplates when getting in to or out of the chair.
●Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the drive wheels and
pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a
wall or firmly held by an attendant.
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