SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to transport it.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 40.
3. Remove any accessories on the wheelchair.
4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5. Ensure that the casters are oriented as shown in FIGURE 3.4.
6. Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to
desired location. Refer to FIGURE3.4.
7. Using non-removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories to
desired location.
8. Reinstall any accessories that were removed in STEP 3.
9. Reinstall the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 40.
FIGURE 3.4
WARNING - ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Front Fork
(Front Edge)
Rear
Frame
