Pronto M50 - Transferring to and from Other Seats

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1125085 21 Pronto
®
M50
™
, M51
™
and M61
™
with SureStep
™
FIGURE 3.3 Lifting/Stairways
 WARNING - ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Transferring To and From Other Seats
 WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the Motor Release Levers 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 by
aligning both the front AND rear casters parallel with the object you are
transferring onto.
 CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip-
ping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.4.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the rear
casters pointing away from it.
FIGURE 3.4 Transferring To and From
Other Seats
2. After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor release
levers are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
on page 61.
3. Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.
Front Fork
(Front Edge)
Rear
Frame
Minimum Gap Distance