SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating with caution
1- After engaging wheelocks, practice bending, reaching and
transfers until you know the limit of your ability. Have someone
help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip-over and
how to avoid doing it.
2- Get to the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
3- In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads.
Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking
lots. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your
chair and clothing
.
Do not modify your chair
1- If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a
tip-over.
2- Always consult your authorized supplier before you modify or
adjust your chair.
3- Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or
approved by MERITS may change the chair structure. This will
void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Watching environmental conditions
1- Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface.
2- Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair
to rust or corrode. This could cause your chair to fail.
In motor vehicle
1- NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
2- In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may be thrown from
the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and
further injury may result from the belts or straps.
3- NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may
shift and interfere with the driver.
4- ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5- DO NOT use any chair that has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident.
