Invacare EX2 User Manual
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to 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 help prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided
you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside the
seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters
pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest.
Engage wheel locks. Swing away or remove front rigging.
Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters
pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest.
Engage wheel locks. Swing away or remove front rigging.
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.
be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
WARNING
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening or closing
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening or closing
the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully
seated into the side frame H-blocks.
Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair from being
Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair from being
folded when left unoccupied in a public place.
Unfolding
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.7 on page 14.
1.
Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
2.
Place your hand on the top of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached.
3.
Point your fingers and thumb to the inside of the wheelchair.
4.
Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated in the
H‐blocks.
H‐blocks.
5.
Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to Transferring
To and From Other Seats on page 13.
To and From Other Seats on page 13.