GD_MR-INS-LAB-RevA21 • 4000MRQ2 / 4650MR / 4850MR MRI Transport Wheelchair User Manual
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR TRANSPORT 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 transport 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 transport wheelchair by having your MRI Transport Wheelchair
serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your MRI Transport Wheelchair is not functioning
properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation
could result, causing personal injury or damage to your transport 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:
The 4000MRQ2 has a maximum weight capacity of 350 lb (159 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
The 4650MR has a maximum weight capacity of 650 lb (295 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
The 4850MR has a maximum weight capacity of 850 lb (386 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Do not operate this transport wheelchair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate this transport 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 transport wheelchair while going downhill, as transport 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).
WARNING: This transport 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 transport 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 transport 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
transport wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury
or damage to your transport wheelchair.
