GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 450 / 525 User Manual
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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 Regency 450 / 525 serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Regency 450 / 525 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:
Regency 450 maximum weight capacity is 450 lb (204 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
Regency 525 maximum weight capacity is 525 lb (238 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 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 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 wrap hand around seat edge when opening or entering the chair.
