SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Part No 1134343
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Crossfire
™
T6A Wheelchair
5. If
equipped,
turn
the
anti
‐
tippers
down.
Refer
to
Footrest
on
page 23
in
this
manual.
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Transferring To and From Other Seats
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.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will
prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 2.4.
NOTE:
This
activity
may
be
performed
independently
provided
you
have
adequate
mobility
and
upper
body
strength.
Position
the
wheelchair
as
close
as
possible
along
side
the
seat
to
which
you
are
transferring,
with
the
front
casters
parallel
to
it.
Remove
the
armrest,
if
installed.
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.
FIGURE 2.4
Transferring To and From Other Seats
