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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 properly
transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks be-
fore attempting a transfer:
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Turn off the power to 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 castor wheels toward the transfer destina-
tion 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.
I I . S A F E T Y
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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 riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught
up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.
Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging or operating your power chair.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery surfaces can
cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain and store
your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,
turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This
will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
