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4.8 Transferring In
4.8.1 Engage both hand brakes.
4.8.2 Swing the footplates up.
4.8.3 The user lowers himself/ herself into the seat using the armrests for support.
4.8.4 Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place his feet on them.
Ensure that the heels rest against the heel supports to prevent contact with the
casters.
4.8.5 Release both hand brakes.
CAUTION:
● Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and pointing
forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a wall or firmly held
by an attendant.
4.9 Transferring Out
4.9.1 Make sure that the chair is near the place you are transferring to.
4.9.2 Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing forward, i.e. in line
with the rear wheels and usually with the caster forks pointing forward. Ensure
that, where possible, the rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be
firmly held by an attendant.
4.9.3 Engage both hand brakes.
4.9.4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.9.5 Slide forwards on the seat.
4.9.6 Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other
foot slightly apart and further back.
4.9.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight forward,
bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push yourself up.
CAUTION:
● Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See
Figure 4.13)
● When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes. The hand
brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
