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I I . S A F E T Y
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 and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot rigging. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Positioning Belts
Your Quantum Rehab Specialist, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your
requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be
properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good
sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro-
fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
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Turn off the power ot the controller. See VII. “Operation.”
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Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
“Your Power Chair.”
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Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer.
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Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from
your power chair.
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Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this
will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot
rigging during the transfer.
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Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
object you are transferring onto.
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
