Future EXPLORER MAGELLAN, User Manual

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4 HANDLING
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4 Handling
Explorer Magellan has been designed as a small and very stable power chair. If used improperly, however, there
is always the risk of accident or injury. FMH strongly recommends that you learn the characteristics of your
wheelchair and safe methods to perform the daily activities of your lifestyle in a controlled environment. Always
use common sense and good judgment when using Explorer Magellan.
Please consult healthcare professionals for advice and assistance to develop the skills and techniques you need
to safely use Explorer Magellan. Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of Explorer Magellan.
Reaching, bending, and transferring to or from the chair will change the weight distribution and center of gravity of
both yourself and Explorer Magellan.
Transfer activities.
Transferring into or out of a wheelchair is a very difficult maneuver and extreme care must be taken when
transferring without the aid of an attendant. Please make sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move
during your transfer. Take extra care to prevent tipping and use good body mechanics to avoid personal injury.
Seek help for transferring the wheel chair. The wheel chair has an option of transit hooks to prevent the chair from
moving during transit. Future Mobility recommends always using the transit hooks when in transit even when no
occupant is on board to prevent damage to the chair and the vehicle. Transferring while patient is seated on the
chair is difficult given the weight of the power chair alone is 208lbs with batteries. Ask for assistance to transfer