GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 450 / 525 User Manual
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1 INTRODUCTION
Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are
included in this user manual. Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new
wheelchair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help
maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and GF Health Products, Inc. ("Graham-Field") authorized
distributor for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing
your daily activities according to your individual physical abilities and needs, and to make certain
that your wheelchair is properly prescribed and adjusted for your use.
The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as
basic guidelines. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving
frequently encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their
recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled maintenance, including an
inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspection
procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this manual.
When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field authorized distributor
knows your wheelchair best.
Thank you for choosing a Gendron product. We at Graham-Field wish to assure you of our
continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Regency 450 / 525
is a manual folding wheelchair suitable for frequent users who require a portable wheelchair, fitted
to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The
Regency 450 / 525 is intended for indoor and / or outdoor use.
The Regency 450 / 525 Recliner comes with a removable full support headrest which includes an
additional neck support that adjusts easily to fit every need. A pushbar is standard. The Recliner
mechanism is intended to be operated by an attendant. Anti-tippers are standard on Recliners.
The Regency 450 has a maximum weight capacity of 450 lb (204 kg).
The Regency 525 has a maximum weight capacity of 525 lb (238 kg).
The person performing adjustments on the Regency 450 / 525 has the responsibility of making
certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This
person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the
wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
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NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could
result in product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get
the most from your product.
