Invacare Formula CG Elevate, Руководство пользователя

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Safety Handling
locks and turn power off. Reach back only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting position.
2.1.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious injury
or damage.
– Before attempting transfers, consult a health care
professional to determine proper transfer techniques
for the user and type of wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of footplate may cause injury or damage.
– DO NOT stand on footplates.
– Ensure the footplates are in the upward position
or swung outward when getting in or out of the
wheelchair.
FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is required to
perform this activity independently.
1. Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits.
2. Turn power button OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
3. Reduce gap between transfer surface and wheelchair seat to the
minimum distance necessary to perform transfer.
4. ALWAYS engage both motor locks and wheel hubs (if equipped)
to prevent the wheels from moving before transferring into or
from the wheelchair.
5. Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability
during transfer.
6. Invacare strongly recommends ordering wheel locks as an
additional safeguard if not present.
7. Flip up footplates or swing footrests outward.
8. Shift body weight into seat with transfer
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform
will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all
possible.
2.1.6 Pinch Points
WARNING!
Risk of Minor to Serious Injury
Pinch points can cause minor to serious injury.
–
Be mindful of potential pinch points and use caution
when using this product.
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