Everest & Jennings Paramount XD, User Manual

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6 5PX1-INS-LAB-RevC14 • Paramount XD User Manual
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: Always engage wheel locks before transferring,
using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator.
WARNING: Ensure wheelchair is on a stable, level surface
and engage wheel locks before and during transfer.
WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when
leaning or tipping.
WARNING: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back.
This could cause the wheelchair to tip over.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or
reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters
fully toward front of wheelchair.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-
Everest & Jennings replacement parts could change the
structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a
hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.