Future Orion III, Owner'S Manual

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WC ORION III ENGLISH CDN 1230 REV01.DOCX 9 ORION III
You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits
an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in
place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your
chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask
for help or use a device to extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight
sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with
the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to
catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-
tip tubes locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to
fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point
and makes a fall or tip-over more likely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
c.
Move your chair as close as you can to the object you
wish to reach.
RAMPS AND SLOPES
WARNING
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will
change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less
stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes may not prevent a
fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
(Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp
is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall
over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose
control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of
control.
7. Beware Of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or
depression).
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as
small as 3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the
chair to tip forward.
TRANSFERS
WARNING