SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1149267
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TDX® SC TDX® Spree
Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to
prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance.
Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will
prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair
tipping forward.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 3.5.
NOTE:
Adequate
mobility
and
upper
body
strength
is
required
to
perform
this
activity
independently.
1. Position
the
wheelchair
as
close
as
possible
along
side
the
seat
to
which
you
are
transferring,
with
the
casters
aligned
parallel
with
the
object.
2. Engage
motor
locks.
Refer
to
Disengaging/Engaging
Motor
Lock
Levers
on
page 49.
3. Shift
body
weight
into
seat
with
transfer.
NOTE:
During
independent
transfer,
little
or
no
seat
platform
will
be
beneath
you.
Use
a
transfer
board
if
at
all
possible.
FIGURE 3.5
Transferring To and From
Other Seats
Minimize Gap Distance