3K02-INS-LAB-RevD19 • 22" x 19" Advantage Recliner User Manual
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is extremely
important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always
consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for your
individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Advantage Recliner serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Advantage Recliner is not functioning properly, contact your
GF authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal
injury or damage to your wheelchair.
ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY
IS CONCERNED
. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many
years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
The Advantage Recliner 22" x 19"maximum weight capacity is 450 lb (204 kg), EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy
surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as wheelchair could tip over.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position.
Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of
rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to
the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor
vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and
possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair.
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2
1
/
2
inches, to
permit proper clearance of potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair backward until it reaches its balance
point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user.
WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your
wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage
to your wheelchair.
WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side panel.
WARNING: When folding or unfolding the wheelchair, do not place your fingers or hands
under the seat rail or between the seat rail and side panel.
