Invacare 9000 XT - Manual (Page 19)

Part No. 1056953 19 9000 Series
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving
parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheel-
chair unless it is fully open and the seat
frame rails are fully seated into the side
frame H-blocks.
Unfolding.
1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the armrest of the wheelchair closest to you.
2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
3. Push downward on the TOP of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is
attached until the wheelchair is fully open.
4. 9000 XT RECLINERS ONLY - Secure the detached end of the spreader bar to the side
frame. Refer to STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR in SECTION 9 of this manual.
5. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheel-
chair. Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS in this section of the
manual.
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or
out of the wheelchair, every precau-
tion should be taken to reduce the
gap distance. Turn both casters
parallel to the object you are trans-
ferring 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: 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 casters pointing parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest. 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.
SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL
GUIDELINES
Press DOWN
On Seat Rail