Reaching, leaning and bending - forward, Reaching, leaning and, Bending - forward – Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M61 User Manual

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.5.

1. Position the wheelchair as close as

possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the rear
casters pointing away from it.

2. After the wheelchair is positioned

properly for transfer, verify that the
motor release levers are engaged. Refer
to Engaging/Disengaging Motor
Release Lever on page 57.

FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From

3. Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.

4. 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.

Reaching, Leaning and

Bending - Forward

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6.

Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and
engage motor release levers.

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick

them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

Minimum Gap Distance