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STAIRWAYS - WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors using a stairway or
escalator. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors. If moving a
power wheelchair between fl oors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and
transported independently of the power wheelchair Again, DO NOT use an escalator to move
a wheelchair between fl oors. Serious bodily injury may occur..
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair
up or down the stairs. Leisure-Lift recommends disassembling your wheelchair into smaller,
more manageable components to keep from personal injury. Lifting by means of any remov-
able (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheel-
chair.
Follow this procedure for moving wheelchair between fl oors when an elevator is NOT available:
ESCALATORS - WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between fl oors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
TRANSFERRING TO/FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/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. Always have an attendant or health-
care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaging the upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. See section
Getting On and Off the Power Wheelchair.
PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up
from the fl oor by reaching down between your knees.
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the
wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, center of gravity, and
weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits,
practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence
of a qualifi ed health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. Remem-
ber. . . Keep your lap belt on at all times.
Never roll backward down an incline as caster rotation reduces rearward stability.
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