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IV. WARNINGS
E. Transfers
WARNING: Be trained and assured that you can transfer on your own or have a person
assist you. It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be
aware there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
Failure to perform a transfer properly can result in a fall that could result in severe injury or
death.
A transfer requires good balance and stability. You should receive training from your therapist
before attempting to do a transfer on your own.
NOTE: Before transferring out of your wheelchair every caution should be taken to reduce
the gap between the two surfaces.
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Engage the wheel locks to lock the rear wheels.
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Rotate the casters forward to increase the wheelbase of the wheelchair.
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Remove or swing away the footrests.
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Have someone assist you unless you are well experienced in transfers.
F. Modifications
CAUTION: Your custom seating product was engineered and manufactured under strict de
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sign controls. An integral part of this process is ensuring the various components work to
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gether correctly; they have been tested to various standards to ensure quality and are
approved to work together.
Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Ki Mobility supplier before adding any accessories or
components not provided by Ki Mobility.
