User Manual
Issue No: 14 | 2015
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Reaching, Leaning and Bending – Forward
When reaching for any objects either in front, to
the side or behind your wheelchair make sure that
you do not lean too far out of your wheelchair,
as this will change your centre of gravity, and
there is a risk of tipping or losing your balance.
Transferring to and from other seats
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both castors toward
the object you are transferring onto. See Fig 9. Also be
certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent
the wheels from moving.
CAUTION!
When transferring, position yourself as far back
as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged
upholstery and the possibility of the chair tipping
forward.
User Manual | Handling of Wheelchairs
Fig 9
The hanging of additional loads such as a
laptop bag or back pack on your backrest can
affect the rearward stability of your chair. This
can cause your wheelchair to lift at the front
and the chair to tip backwards, potentially
causing injury or property damage.
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not stand on footplate during transfer.
DANGER
DO NOT use an escalator to move a
wheelchair between floors as this could
cause serious personal injury or property
damage.
