UPnRIDE Powered Wheelchair User Guide
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Document Version: UM-01-01_Rev B5
5.2.
Transferring into the Wheelchair
Figure 5-1: Transferring into a Wheelchair
Warning
Transfer into and out of the wheelchair
Follow the instructions below whenever transferring a user into or out of the wheelchair. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the
wheelchair.
Before transferring into or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the wheelchair is turned off. This
means that: the controller is turned off, the automatic balancing system is off and that the wheels
are engaged with the motor (that locks the wheels).
Take every precaution to reduce the distance between the wheelchair and the user;
overextending this distance can cause the user to overexert, lose balance, or fall.
Transfer in the presence of or with the assistance of an attendant. Use caution when bending or
reaching.
Do not use the foot plate or armrests as supports when transferring into or out of the wheelchair.
Excessive force may cause them to give way, resulting in personal injury or property damage,
including damage to the wheelchair. The footplates and armrests are not designed for weight-
bearing.
Follow the specific advice of your doctor or therapist regarding how best to transfer in accordance
with your health and everyday life.
Use caution when bending or reaching.
Never use the joystick as a handhold or point of support.
