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10. Transfer
10.1. Getting into the wheelchair
• Make sure the wheelchair joystick module is switched off.
• Check that the motor disengaging lever is in the ON position to ensure that
the power wheels are acting as brakes.
• Lift up the footplates.
• Transfer yourself onto the seat using the armrests for support or have
yourself transferred onto the seat.
• Lock the footrests down and rest your feet on them.
• Fit the knee support and chest strap.
10.2. Getting out of the wheelchair
• Make sure the wheelchair joystick module is switched off.
• Check that the motor disengaging lever is in the ON position to ensure that
the power wheels are acting as brakes.
• Remove the chest strap and knee support.
• Lift up the foot plates.
• Transfer yourself in your usual way out of the wheelchair or have yourself
transferred out of the wheelchair.
10.3. Sideways transfer
• Drive as close as possible to a chair, bed or any other objects you want to
transfer to.
• Make sure the joystick module is switched off.
• Check that the motor disengaging lever is in the ON position to ensure that
the power wheels are acting as brakes.
• Lift up the footrest of the wheelchair and put your feet on the ground.
• Lift up the armrest on the side you are transferring to.
• Transfer yourself in your usual way out of the wheelchair or have yourself
transferred out of the wheelchair.
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