BOSS 4.5, RF, P3 & P4 OWNERS MANUAL 9
The normal adjustment should allow the power wheelchair to climb a two inch obstacle.
DO NOT
lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.
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 compo-
nents to keep from personal injury. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair
may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
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 healthcare professional present while learning to prop-
erly 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 wheel-
chair. 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. Remember. . . Keep your lap belt on at all times.
Never roll backward down an incline as caster rotation reduces rearward stability.
REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING - FORWARD
Safety Guidelines
