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I I . S A F E T Y
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires
a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to prop-
erly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recom-
mends that you or a trained attendant perform the fol-
lowing tasks before attempting a transfer:
Turn off the power to the controller.
Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode.
See III. “Your Power Chair.”
Turn the castor wheels toward the transfer
destination to improve power chair stability during
transfer.
Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed
from your power chair.
Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests
aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting
caught on the front riggings during the transfer.
Reduce the distance between your power chair and
the object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the
armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair
to tip, resulting in a fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The controller and controller bracket are non-load bearing items on your power chair.
Do not use the controller or controller bracket for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers.
Such use may cause damage to these components, resulting in a fall from the power chair and
personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip.
User Positioning
Pride recommends that all users be seated in an upright position with their pelvis positioned as far rearward as
possible in the power chair seat. All users need to discuss pelvic positioning with their authorised Pride Dealer,
therapist(s) or healthcare professional to determine appropriate pelvic position when seated on the power chair
based on the user’s individual medical needs.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety
issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your
ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
