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WARNING
K. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY/TRANSIT USE
Your chair has been manufactured with built-in Transport
Brackets.
The standard transport brackets have not been crash-tested
in accor dance with WC-19. Use these transport brackets
only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport
1. NEVER let anyone sit in the wheelchair while in a
moving vehicle.
2. NEVER transport the wheelchair in the front seat of a
vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver
3. ALWAYS secure the wheelchair so that it cannot roll or shift.
4. Do not use any wheelchair that has been involved in a
motor vehicle accident
5. Information concerning approved WC-19 tie down
systems. Please consult available WC-19 manual
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WARNING
L. CENTER OF BALANCE
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the
side depends on its center of balance and stability. The
Center of gravity is affected by:
1. The seat height and seat angle.
2. A change in your body position, posture or weight
distribution.
3. Using this chair on a ramp or slope.
4. The use of a back pack or other options, and the
amount of added weight.
5. Drive wheel positioning.
To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
Whenever a condition exists that may change the center of
balance, reduce speed, proceed cautiously, and when in
doubt, always have someone help you.
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WARNING
M. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good
bal ance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during
every trans fer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
To prevent a fall:
1. Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your
chair. If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and
cause your chair to move when you do not expect it.
2. Make sure motor locks are engaged. This keeps the
chair from moving when you transfer.
3. Work with your health care professional to learn safe
methods.
• Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
• Have someone help you until you are sure you can
do a safe transfer on your own.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you
are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible.
6. Be careful of the footrests. If you can, remove or swing
them out of the way.
• Never stand on footrests when you transfer. Doing so
may damage them or cause your chair to tip.
• Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught
in the space between the footrests.
7. Make sure armrests do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can.
This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or
fall.
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WARNING
N. REACHING OR LEANING
Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your
chair. If done improperly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When
in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend you reach.
To Reduce the Risk of injury and/or Damage to the Chair:
1. Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight
sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact
with the backrest.
3. Never reach with both hands (you may not be able
to catch yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your
balance).
4. Never try to pick up an object from the floor by
reaching down between your knees.
5. Never put pressure on the footrests while reaching.
6. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage the backrest and cause you to fall.
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