GRIT GRITJunior, Assembly Manual & User'S Manual

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WARNING:
It is your responsibility to ensure your young rider is properly secured within the
GRIT Junior. Please consult with your physical or occupational therapist to ensure that the rider is
correctly secured in the GRIT Junior. Failure to do so could result in a fall.
5.3. Safety When Riding
We encourage you to exercise your best judgment to determine whether a speci c activity in the
GRIT Junior is safe for you. Every rider is di erent; do not attempt an unsafe activity that you
have seen other riders perform in the GRIT Junior. Here are some useful tips for safe GRIT
Junior riding:
• Assist your young rider from behind the chair, especially as they are getting used to the motions.
Braking, turning, and propulsion can take some time to master; a little assistance can go a long
way.
• Practice riding the GRIT Junior in a safe area.
• Be careful when descending hills and when riding in wet weather. If pulling back on the levers
doesn’t provide the necessary braking power, have your young rider “hug” the levers in
the crooks of their arms and then pull them towardtheir body.
• Ensure the young rider does not tip backward when ascending hills. We recommend a
spotter behind the chair whenever possible. Have your young rider alternate lever strokes
when climbing hills (left, then right, then left, etc.) to keep the front wheel safely on the
ground.
• Ride with the seatbelt.
• Ride with a helmet.
• Wear high-visibility clothing, re ectors, and lights when riding in low-light conditions.
City Riding
When riding in city areas or where other vehicles may be present, be mindful of the low height
and added length of the device. Visibility additions, such as ags and re ectors, may be
appropriate to ensure that GRIT Junior riders and assistants can be seen by cars and cyclists.
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