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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
There are several options available to meet the needs of the wheelchair user . Make sure that your
(and your health care provider’s) choice of chair and other added options takes into account the user’s
comfort, positioning, physical limitations, and hazards that may be encountered during daily use .
Operating the manual wheelchair outside of the recommendations provided by the manufacturer can
lead to a dangerous situation .
The wheelchair is not suitable for jogging, running, skating or similar activities . Swiveling front wheels
tend to wobble at higher speeds and can cause a sudden stop, and the wheelchair can tip over . Use
the wheelchair only at regular walking speed . Under no circumstance should you let go of the push
handle while pushing .
The durability of this product is five years when it is used with proper care and maintenance according
to the user’s guide .
Final selection of the type of device and any accessories or adjustments rests solely with the user and
their health care provider. Some important factors to consider when choosing a configuration include,
but are not limited to:
1 . The user’s disability, strength, balance, coordination, and ability limitations .
2 . Neurological and orthopedic needs of the user .
3 . Behavioral factors such as maturity and psychosocial development .
4 . All factors should be considered when choosing a chair configuration as this can affect
performance and function of the chair .
This symbol indicates a wheelchair which cannot be used in motor vehicle as vehicle seat .
This wheelchair does not comply with WC19 (RESNAWC-4:2012 for ISO7176-19:2008) and
cannot be used as a vehicle seat to transport the user in a vehicle .
The Symbol indicates a wheelchair which can be used in motor vehicle as vehicle seat .
This wheelchair complies with WC19 (RESNAWC-4:2012 and ISO 7176-19:2008) and can
be used as a vehicle seat to transport the user in a vehicle .
This symbol indicates the position of an anchor point when using a 4-point tide down
system (WTORS) during transit.
This symbol indicates conformity with RESNA WC-4 Section 19 requirements .
