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• DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructions material such as owner’s manual, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. If clarification about warnings, cautions or instructions is needed, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
• This seating system may be purchased by prescription or over-the-counter. A clinician or qualified rehabilitation specialist should
be consulted regarding proper positioning and use of postural supports in this seating system.
• This seating system is designed to use on an Inspired by Drive mobility base.
• Each seating system is manufactured for use with a particular base(s). To ensure using the Flexi Seat does not render the patient
unsuitable, the Flexi Seat and base should be tested for stability with the patient seated in the equipment (refer to Stability of
Wheelchair and Seating System).
• As with most seating system it is advisable to monitor a patient’s initial use of the Flexi Seat in the early stages. It is
recommended that the duration a patient sits in the system is controlled, this varies due to circumstances, but where possible
periods of sitting in the system should not exceed 3 hours at any one time.
• The safety belt should be worn at all times during use.
• All safety straps and belts should fit snugly but comfortably on the user.
• Follow the Maintenance/Inspection Checklist section regularly and on an ongoing basis, notice anything that may need
adjustment or repair.
• This seating system has been crash tested in conjunction with an Inspired by Drive mobility base according to the ISO 7176-19
Section 19 - Wheelchair mobility device for use as seats in motor vehicles.
• Whenever feasible, the individual should transfer out of the wheelchair to a vehicle seat and use a vehicle occupant restraint
or should use a child safety restraint system. The seating system should be safely stowed and secured so as not to become a
projectile in a crash or sudden driving maneuver.
• The maintenance and safety instructions described in this booklet must be adhered to. By following these instructions you will
be ensuring correct use of the seating system and its safety in use.
• It is also important to read the ‘Mobility Base/Wheelchair User Manual’ that accompanies the wheelchair with regard to general
use, transportation, safety and maintenance.
• Inspired by Drive products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Inspired by Drive accessories.
Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Inspired by Drive and are not recommended for use with
Inspired by Drive products.
• Compatibility of non-Inspired by Drive products is the responsibility of the user in conjunction with his/her healthcare
professional.
• Risk terms are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property
damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the risk terms.
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