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I I . S A F E T Y
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a
good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health-
care professional present while learning to properly trans-
fer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks be-
fore attempting a transfer:
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Turn the power off. See VII. Operation.
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Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
Your Power Chair.
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Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer.
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Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from
your power chair.
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Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this will
help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot rigging
during the transfer.
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Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
object you are transferring onto.
Doors
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Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
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Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly
backwards to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
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If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the
rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
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Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transporta-
tion. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the
manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught
up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.
Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair. Refer to VIII. Care and
Maintenance for cleaning and storage guidelines.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can
cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain and store
your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
