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4.2.1.2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.2.1.3 Lower the user into the seat, allow them to use the arm re s t s
for suppor t .
4.2.1.4 Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place feet
on them.
4.2.1.5 Ensure that the heels rest against the heel supports to pr e vent
direct contact from the castor s.
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CAUTION:
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pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either a gainst
a wall or firmly held by an att e ndant.
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4.2.2 TRANSFERRING OUT
4.2.2.1 Make sure that the wheelchair is near your final destin ati o n.
4.2.2.2 Back the wheelchair sufficiently to ensure that the castors a re
pointing forward, i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually
with the castor forks pointing forward. Ensure that, wher e
possible, the rear of the wheelchair is against a wall or, if not, it
must be firmly held by an att e ndant.
4.2.2.3 Engage both parking brak es.
4.2.2.4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.2.2.5 Slide forwards on the seat.
4.2.2.6 Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a ri gh t
angle and the other foot slightly apart and further b a ck .
4.2.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and movin g
your weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up ov er
your knees as you push yourself up.
4.2.2.8 DON’T stand on the footplates or do side transfer when
getting in or out of the chair. (See Figure 4.39 and Figure 4.40)