SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Power Tiger™
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Part No 1134839
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is
not available:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and any accessories, move all wheelchair
components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels face up.
3. Remove battery box(es) from wheelchair. Refer to Batteries on page 71.
4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off
of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway.
7. Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels face down.
8. Verify anti-tippers are locked in position.
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 clutches 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. Align both casters
parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will
prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair
tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3 on page 21.
NOTE: Adequate mobility and upper body strength is required to perform this activity
independently.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are
transferring, with the casters aligned parallel with the object.
2. Engage clutches and wheel locks. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Wheel Locks on
page 40 and Disengaging/Engaging Clutch Levers on page 41.
3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
