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13:6 Negotiating stairs, down
Always ask for help. Never
travel on an escalator, even if
there are care givers available.
We always recommend using
two carers for this transfer. One
who walks behind and holds
on to the push handle and
one who walks in front and
holds on to the frame (or in the
legrests if these are lockable).
With care giver, forwards:
• Flip up the anti-tips and ensure that
height adjustable push handles are
properly tightened.
13 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring
The technique for transferring a user
should be practised with trained
personnel.
All that is provided here is some impor-
tant advice to consider in conjunction
with transferring a user into or out of
the wheelchair.
With or without a care giver, sideways.
Before transferring:
• Position the wheelchair close to the
new seat.
• Reverse the wheelchair 5-10 cm
so that the castors are turned fully
forwards.
• Apply the brakes, remove or swing
up armrest/side guard and legrest on
the side you intend to move across.
• Drive forwards to the first step and
tilt the chair onto its rear wheels, if
necessary using the tilter to help.
• Descend carefully one step at a time,
keeping the wheelchair balanced on
its rear wheels at all times.
• After the last step, set down the
wheelchair on all four wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the down position after
completed transfer.
(!)
The care givers should remem-
ber to use the strength in their
legs and to keep their backs as
straight as possible while lifting.
With or without a care giver, from the
front.
Before transferring:
• Position the wheelchair close to the
new seat.
• Reverse the wheelchair 5-10 cm so
that the castors are turned forwards.
• Apply the brakes and swing the
legrests in under the seat.
Never stand on the footrests as
there is a risk of tipping!
(!)
The care givers should remem-
ber to use the strength in their
legs and to keep their backs as
straight as possible while lifting.
13:7 Transferring into/out of the wheelchair
