SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Part No 1134872
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Crossfire
™
Series Wheelchairs
3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts
the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies it as the first assistant places one foot
on the next stair and repeats procedure.
4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and it
has been rolled away from the stairway.
5. If equipped, turn the anti-tippers down. Refer to Footrest on page 27
in this manual.
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
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 casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the
wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will
prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.4.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible
along side the seat to which you are
transferring, with the front casters parallel
to it. Remove the armrest, if installed.
Engage wheel locks. 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.
FIGURE 2.4
Transferring To and From
Other Seats
