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4. Safety Instructions
• Follow folding/unfolding instructions.
• Never leave occupied chair unattended.
• Do not attempt to take occupied chair up or down stairs, esca-
lators, steep inclines, icy or slippery surfaces. Fig.217,218
• To avoid tipping, do not overload the chair, or hang heavy
items on the handles that might cause tipping. Fig.219
• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.
• Frequently inspect the adjustments on the frame and the posi-
tioning accessories.
• Do not use chair after occupant has outgrown it.
• Do not ignore minor malfunctions and maintain the chair in
good operating condition.
• Inspect the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as need-
ed.
• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should
transfer out of the chair and into an approved vehicle seat
and passenger restraint system. However, if a transfer is not
possible, use only designated chairs in a moving vehicle which
contain the Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint
System (WTORS) following the requirements of SAE J2249.
Follow tie-down harness manufacturer’s instructions carefully
and refer to Transit Section for specifics
When going up a curb or step, face forward and tilt the chair back
to lift the front wheels over the curb. Move forward and lift the rear
wheels over the curb. Fig.220
Fig. 217
Fig. 218
Fig. 219
Fig. 220
IMPORTANT INFORMATION