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4.2.2 Transferring Out
4.2.2.1 Make sure that the chair is near your final destination.
4.2.2.2 Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing forward,
i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster forks pointing
forward. Ensure that, where possible, the rear of the chair is against a wall
or, if not, it must be firmly held by an attendant.
4.2.2.3 Engage both hand brakes.
4.2.2.4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side..
4.2.2.5 Slide forwards on the seat.
4.2.2.6 Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the
other foot slightly apart and further back.
4.2.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight
forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push
yourself up.
CAUTION:
● Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the wheelchair.
(See Figure 4.27)
● When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes. The
hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
● Please ensure that neither the tread on your tyres nor the brake block
becomes too worn.
● If pneumatic tyres are fitted, please maintain at the recommended tyre
pressure for the same reason.
● Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
When transferring in and out of the wheelchair, make sure that the brakes are
applied to prevent the wheelchair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates
are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.28)