Basic Safety Precautions
Before using your wheelchair, please read and keep in mind the following
safety precautions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or
damage to your wheelchair.
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Before using, you should receive training in the safe use of a wheelchair
from an authorized dealer and/or health care advisor.
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After engaging the wheel locks, practice bending, reaching and
transferring, taking into account the limit of your abilities.
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NEVER try new manoeuvres on your own until you are sure you
can do so safely.
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Familiarize yourself with the areas where you plan to use
your wheelchair.
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Look for hazards and learn to how to avoid them.
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Use of anti-tippers is recommended for added safety.
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Ensure that the wheelchair rolls smoothly and that all parts
are working properly.
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Check for noise, vibration or a change in ease of use, which may indicate
loose fasteners or damage to your wheelchair.
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Always consult an authorized Airgo dealer to find and correct
any problems or if you have any doubt about the condition
of your wheelchair.
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General Warnings
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Do not exceed the weight limit listed on the product. The listed weight
limit is for the combined weight of rider and all items carried. Exceeding
the listed weight limit risks damage to the wheelchair, a fall, tip-over
or loss of control which can cause severe injury to the user or others.
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Do not attempt to operate your wheelchair on roads, streets
or highways.
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Do not operate your wheelchair in hilly or overly rough terrain, on sandy,
oily, wet or icy surfaces.
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Unauthorized modification of your wheelchair or the use
of non-authorized replacement parts may change the structure
of the wheelchair and may cause a safety hazard and will void
the warranty.
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Do not attempt ANY inclines or declines greater than 9°.
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Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed.
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Do not attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. This may cause
your wheelchair to tip over risking personal injury and/or damage
to your wheelchair.
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Do not use on an escalator. Serious injury may occur.
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Do not attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
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Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your
center of gravity and may cause your wheelchair to tip over risking
personal injury and/or damage to your wheelchair.
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Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down
between your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach over
the side of your chair.
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Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in a vehicle while
in the wheelchair unless the vehicle is properly equipped to do so.
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Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This may cause
your wheelchair to tip over risking personal injury and/or damage
to your wheelchair.
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Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring.
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Never lift your wheelchair by any of its detachable parts.
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WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. Do not use the wheel locks
to slow down or to stop your wheelchair while it is still moving.
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Always engage the wheel locks when transferring, resting or using
a wheelchair lift.
