Invacare Force - Manual (Page 17)

SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING
Part No 1114850 17 Recumbent Handcycle Series
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Although it
may be difficult to wedge the transfer board between the handcycle seat and the handcycle seat, use
a transfer board if necessary.
NOTE: Refer to STEPS A‐F in FIGURE 2.1 for details regarding transfer to/from a handcycle.
6. Shift body weight onto object while transferring.
7. Lift and place left leg past front frame across seat and over center tube.
FIGURE 2.1 Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle
STEP A: Shift body weight to the edge of the
wheelchair upholstery closest to the handcycle.
ƽ WARNING
If installed, parking brake
MUST be secured.
STEP B: Lift and
place LEFT leg past
front frame across
seat and over
center tube.
STEP C: Place LEFT hand on the left
side of handcycle seat frame, NOT on
hand crank.
STEP D: Place RIGHT
hand on the
wheelchair frame.
STEP F: Place both legs onto
handcycle footrests and secure
safety straps.
STEP E: Lift and shift weight
down into handcycle seat.
ƽ WARNING
Wheel locks MUST be
engaged if installed.
Handcycle Pedals
(positioned toward
the front of the
handcycle).
Footrest
Seat Frame
*NOTE: The steps in FIGURE 1 are specifically for transfer to/from a wheelchair and DO NOT
correspond to the steps in the procedure on the previous page. Follow a similar procedure to
transfer to/from an object other than a wheelchair. Refer to the steps on the previous page for
more information.
NOTE: Handcycle shown for clarity.
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