Pride Mobility JAZZY 1170 XL PLUS - Manual (Page 10)

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I I . S A F E T Y
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good
sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro-
fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
! Turn off the power to the controller See VII. “Opera-
tion.”
! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See
III. “Your Power Chair.”
! Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination
to improve power chair stability during transfer.
! Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from
your power chair.
! Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this
will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot
rigging during the transfer.
! Reduce the distance between your power chair and t h e
object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power
chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing
injury.
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause
the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot riggings. Such use may cause the
power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power
chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly
secured.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury
and/or property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is
being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your
power chair.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.