Etac Ki Mobility AXIOM AS, User Instruction Manual

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B. Your Safety
Any serious adverse events or injuries related to the use of your product or its
accessories must be reported immediately if the incident directly or indirectly leads to
serious health decline or death of the user or other person. Report any serious events
and/or injuries to Ki Mobility and, if required by local regulation, the competent health
authority where the user and/or other person legally reside.
Do not use this product without first reading this entire manual. BEFORE riding, you should be
trained in the safe use of this product by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) or other
competent clinical or technical professional. Ki Mobility manufactures many different products
that might meet your needs. The recognized best practice for selecting a product is to consult
with an ATP or other competent technical professional and an experienced clinical
professional such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or physician. Final selection
of the type of product, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your technical and
clinical professionals. The options you choose, and the set-up and adjustment of the product
have a direct impact on its performance, stability and its ability to meet your needs.
C. Signal Words
Within this manual you will find what are referred to as “Signal” words. These words are used
to identify and convey the severity of varying hazards. Before using this chair you, and each
person who may assist you, should read this entire manual. Please note the Signal word and
consider any notes, cautions or warnings. Make sure to follow all instructions and use your
chair safely. The Signal word refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury
or death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in three main categories, as follows:
NOTE – Note indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in a decline in the performance of the chair or damage to your wheelchair.
CAUTION: Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in damage to your wheelchair and injury to you.
WARNING: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
These signal words will be placed throughout the manual, where appropriate to highlight the
hazardous situation. Refer to Section G. for hazardous situations that will apply to the general
use of this product.