Product Manual

SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING
Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1122172
Stairways
 WARNING
Concerning stairway access: Invacare does not recommend that wheelchairs be transported up
or down stairways with occupant in the wheelchair. Possible injury to occupant and/or
assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is recommended.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of
any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to
the wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down a
stairway. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior
to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make
sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.
FollowthisprocedureformovingthewheelchairbetweenfloorswhenanelevatorisNOTavailable:
1. Ifequipped,turntheanti‐tippersup.RefertoFootrest/Anti‐Tipper
onpage 53.
2. Afterthewheelchairhasbeentiltedbacktothebalancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthewheelchairupagainst
thefirststep,whilesecurelygraspinganon‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthewheelchairforleverage.
3. Thesecondassistant,withafirmholdona non‐detachable
partoftheframework,liftsthewheelchairupandoverthe
stairandsteadiesitasthefirstassistantplacesonefootonthenextstairandrepeatsprocedure.
4. Thewheelchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelaststairhasbeennegotiatedandithasbeenrolledawayfromthe
stairway.
5. If
equipped,turntheanti‐tippersdown.RefertoFootrest/Anti‐Tipperonpage 53inthismanual.
 WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
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 castors parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also
be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent dam-
aged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovided
youhaveadequatemobilityandupperbodystrength.
Positionthewheelchairascloseaspossiblealongsidethe
seattowhichyouare transferring,withthefrontcastors
paralleltoit.Removethearmrest,ifinstalled.Engagewheel
locks.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.