SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1122145 21 Pronto® M94™
Transferring to and From Other Seats
ƽ WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power off and engage the Motor Release Levers to
prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair. Also, make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by
aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with the object you are transferring
onto.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip-
ping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3.
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 66.
3. Flip back or remove arm on side of
wheelchair you are transferring from.
FIGURE 3.3 Transferring to and From
Other Seats
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 3.4 on page 22.
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.
