A note to wheelchair assistants, Lifting/stairways, A note to wheelchair assistants lifting/stairways – Invacare At'm User Manual
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lift-
ing by means of removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury
to the user and/or damage to the wheelchair.
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body
mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the
wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments.
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before
attempting it alone.
LIFTING/STAIRWAYS
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and
making thorough preparations.
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.
The weight of the wheelchair without the user is approximately 74 lbs. Use proper
lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT
available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all
wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Transfer the wheelchair to the desired location. Refer to Transporting the Wheelchair
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.