Invacare Wheelchair Atlas - Manual (Page 16)

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Atlas™ 16 Part No. 1130169
4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.
5. If necessary, rotate the anti‐tippers so the wheels are facing down.
Escalators
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
Transferring To and From Other Seats
ƽ WARNING
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the
wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help
prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible
alongside the seat to which you are
transferring, with the front casters
pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up
the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Swing
away or remove front rigging. 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.
FIGURE 2.5 Transferring To and From
Other Seats