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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
WARNING:
Changes & adjustments
• Adjustments made to the chair will change the balance and function of
the chair and may increase risk of tip over — consult your Convaid
Service Dealer before making adjustments.
• Warranty will be voided if modifications that change the structure of frame
of the chair are made without manufacturer’s authorization.
WARNING:
The chair should only be used on flat, firm terrain.
WARNING:
To clear obstacles such as curbs and steps, tilt the chair onto the rear
wheels. When going down a curb, approach the curb backwards. Lower the rear
wheels down the curb and continue backwards, taking the weight off the front
wheels so they can be gently lowered. 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. The Trekker curb clearance is 7.5”, the curb clearance
with the storage basket is 2.2”.
WARNING:
Do not go up or down stairs without the assistance of another person
or with user in the chair. If devices such as ramps or elevators are available, please
use them. If they are not available, then the chair should be carried over the o
bstacle by two people without the user in the chair.
WARNING:
Pay particular attention when on slopes and inclines to prevent:
•The user from falling out of the chair.
•The chair from tipping over.
•The chair from rolling away.
WARNING:
Before removing the user from the chair and before returning the user
to it, always engage the wheel locks. Never remove or place user without engaging
the wheel locks.
WARNING:
Never leave the user unattended in the chair even when they are
strapped in and the wheel locks are engaged.
WARNING:
Do not stand on the foot support when getting into or out of the chair.
WARNING:
When the user reaches for objects in front, to the side, or behind the
chair, be sure that they do not lean out of the chair too far since the shift in the cen-
ter of gravity might cause the chair to tilt or tip over.
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