Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 20

SECTION 2-SAFE HANDLING Stairways ƽ WARNING Concerning stairway access: Invacare does not recommend that wheelchairs be transported up or down stairways with occupant in the wheelchair. Possible injury to occupant and/or assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is recommended. 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. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down a stairway. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available: 1. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers up. Refer to Footrest/Anti‐Tipper on page 53. 2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while securely grasping a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage. 3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non‐detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies it as the first assistant places one foot on the next stair and repeats procedure. 4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and it has been rolled away from the stairway. 5. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers down. Refer to Footrest/Anti‐Tipper on page 53 in this manual. 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 castors parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will 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 castors parallel to it. Remove the armrest, if installed. 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. Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1122172