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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Important Information
Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
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ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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For safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.
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Do not leave user unattended.
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Do not strap user too tight.
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Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation
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Always apply wheel lock before letting go of the chair.
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Remove tray, storage basket, canopy and oxygen tank bag during
transport, except when medically necessary.
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If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires touch the
floor, avoid using front of seat tubes for support during entry or exit
from chair to prevent tipping.
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Avoid using footplates for weight support during exit or entry of the
chair.
WARNING:
1. Waste Disposal
The shipping carton should be kept for possible return to the manufacturer/service facility for
repair or maintenance. Other paper packaging waste should be set aside for recycling. For dis-
position of replaced parts or the complete chair, the materials should be separated into: plastic,
rubber, steel, aluminum, etc., and set aside for recycling.
2. Intended
Convaid’s Rodeo is a lightweight non-rigid high strength aluminum wheelchair with a tilt and
recline mobility system for everyday indoor and outdoor use on flat, firm terrain. The Convaid
Rodeo is an attendant propelled device, its’ intended function and use is to provide mobility to
persons with physical disabilities who are frequently or permanently non-ambulatory and limited
to a sitting position. In addition the Rodeo transit models are for use as seating in a motor vehicle
when used in conjunction with an appropriate four-point, strap-type tiedown system per RESNA
WC4:2012 section-19.
3. Suitable Environment
The chair is intended for both indoor and outdoor use. If the chair is used in the rain, the excess
water should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the chair is splashed with mud or corrosive
substances like salt water or road salt, the chair should be washed clean with water, wiped dry
and a hypoallergenic and biodegradable lubricant reapplied to the moving parts. Contact with
seawater should be avoided, as it will corrode areas that cannot be washed clean. When going
from outside to inside, clean any excess dirt or mud from the wheels to prevent soiling of inside
environment.
