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• DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instruc-
tions 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 profes-
sional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
• This wheelchair 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 wheelchair.
• This wheelchair is designed to use an Inspired by Drive interface system when using special seating systems.
• The safety belt should be worn at all times during use.
• The attendant should always apply the wheel lock before letting go of the wheelchair.
• All safety straps and belts should fit snugly but comfortably on the user.
• Although this wheelchair is intended for use both indoors and outdoors, the frame may be subject to corrosion if exposed to
excessive moisture and/or salt. Be sure to clean and dry the frame with a soft cloth.
• The wheels are not intended to be used in sand. Sand will negatively affect operation and performance of the wheels.
• Use care when unfolding and folding wheelchair to avoid pinching hands.
• Follow the Maintenance/Inspection Checklist section regularly and on an ongoing basis, notice anything that may need adjust-
ment or repair.
• When going up a curb or step, face forward and tilt the wheelchair back to lift the front wheels over the curb. Then move for-
ward and lift the rear wheels over the curb.
• When going down a curb or step, face the wheelchair backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb and continue back-
wards, taking the weight off the front wheels so they can gently be lowered.
• Maintain control of the wheelchair at all times when going up or down inclines.
• When transferring to or from the wheelchair, engage the wheel lock.
• This wheelchair has a transit model available which has been crash tested 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 wheelchair should be safely stowed and secured so as not to become a projectile
in a crash or sudden driving maneuver.
• If your wheelchair is a compliant transit model, refer to the Transit Guide for instructions for its use as a seat in a motor vehicle.
• 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 wheelchair and its safety in use.
• It is also important to read the ‘Seating System User Manual’ that accompanies the wheelchair with regard to general use, trans-
portation 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 profes-
sional.
• 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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