Invacare XtraTM 1026793 - Manual (Page 20)

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Xtra™ 20 Part No 1026793
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 the wheelchair as the first assistant
places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.
4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.
5. If so equipped, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Transferring To and From Other Seats
ƽ WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you
are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent
the wheels from moving.
ࣼ CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.3.
NOTE: This activity may be performed
independently provided you have adequate
mobility and upper body strength.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the front
casters parallel to it.
2. Engage wheel locks.
3. Remove or flip back armrests.
4. Shift body weight into seat with
transfer.
FIGURE 2.3 Transferring To and From
Other Seats
NOTE: During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer
board if at all possible.
maximum gap distance