Transfer - Quickie 5R Manuel D'instructions

Q UI C KIE 5R
I. TRANSFERS
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It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a
point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To avoid a fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods for transfers.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you learn safe transfer methods.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer.
3. Be aware that the chair can still slide and/or tip. The wheel lock keeps the rear wheels from
rolling while you are performing the transfer.
4. Make sure that the pneumatic tires are properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear
wheel locks to slip. (see table in Section H "Pneumatic Tires"
5. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to.
If possible, use a transfer board.
6. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
7. If you can, remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip.
8. Make sure armrests are removed, or out of the way and do not interfere with the transfer.
9. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the risk that the chair will
tip or move away from you.
1.
GET READY
GET READY
WARNING
2.

TRANSFER

TRANSFER
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Optimum Transfer position
Before transferring, remove the arm-
rests, and footrests, and make sure the
wheel lock is set.
3.
ADJUST
ADJUST
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