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WARNINGS
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop
the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or
damage to the wheelchair.
ESCALATORS - DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors.
Serious bodily injury may occur.
STAIRWAYS - DO NOT carry an occupied wheelchair up a stairway. Serious bodily
injury may occur
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body
strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside
the seat to which you are transferring, with the front
casters pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up the
armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into
seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform
will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all
possible.
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the
wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help
prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair
tipping forward.
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