Invacare FDX User Manual
2 SAFETY
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Transferring To and From Other Seats
1.
Position the wheelchair to minimize the gap distance between the
wheelchair seat and the seat to which you are transferring.
2.
Ensure the casters are aligned parallel with the object.
3.
Engage motor locks. Refer to Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock
4.
Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
WARNING:
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches 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.
Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance.
Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is
required to perform this activity independently.
Adequate mobility and upper body strength is
required to perform this activity independently.
During independent transfer, little or no seat
platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board
if at all possible.
platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board
if at all possible.
Minimize Gap
Distance
Front View
Seat
Wheelchair
Seat
Minimize Gap Distance
Top View
Seat
Wheelchair
Seat