EJ777-3-INS-LAB-RevA15 • EJ777-3 Bariatric Transport Chair
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HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings EJ777-3 Transport Chair has been designed and engineered
to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose.
However, it is possible to tip the Transport Chair over if it is used improperly.
We urge both user and attendant to learn the characteristics of your Transport
Chair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities
basic to your lifestyle. Use this manual as a guide for developing techniques that
you are comfortable with, and consult your medical professionals for assistance
in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all activities safely. We
recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times. To purchase anti-tippers, please
contact your GF authorized distributor.
TO ATTENDANT
WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, do not leave user unattended.
Attendant must always be behind and in control of Transport Chair when user
is being positioned or Transport Chair is in use.
1. Work with the Transport Chair user's medical professionals to learn the best
methods of assistance.
2. Always tell the Transport Chair user what you are about to do and what you
expect them to do, especially when changing balance or tipping backward.
Remind the Transport Chair user to lean back when tipping backward, to maintain
proper weight distribution.
3. When assisting a Transport Chair user, always perform operations carefully
and use good body mechanics (bend your knees slightly and keep your back as
upright as possible) to prevent personal injury.
WARNING: Ensure hand grips are firmly attached to push handles before
assisting user with Transport Chair. Slippage of hand grips could cause
personal injury or Transport Chair damage. If hand grips are loose or in
unstable condition, contact your GF authorized distributor for repair before
assisting user with Transport Chair.
WARNING: Do not lift the Transport Chair by any detachable parts; this could
cause personal injury to attendant or user, and damage to the Transport Chair.
Use the carrying straps to lift the unoccupied Transport Chair.
BALANCE
Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your EJ777-3 Transport
Chair. Reaching, bending, and transferring to or from a Transport Chair will change
your weight distribution and center of gravity. Have an attendant with you at all
times, especially when reaching, bending, or transferring. Use the Transport Chair's
positioning belt at all times to maintain proper weight distribution, and ensure that
the positioning belt is properly adjusted.
