Everest & Jennings Paramount XD, User Manual

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5PX1-INS-LAB-RevC14 • Paramount XD User Manual 5
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 Paramount XD
serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Paramount XD is
not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field 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
WARNING: Paramount XD maximum weight capacity is 650
lb (295 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. 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).